Week 5/6 Reflection

Millions of years ago, humans were merely just another species in the animal kingdom. Proposed by Charles Darwin, the theory of evolution is a change in population that occurs when organisms with favorable traits in an environment survive, reproduce, and pass on the trait. This is also known as natural selection. During my study of evolution, I learned that the belief that adaptation is a species changing to fit its environment better is a misconception. Rather, an adaptation is any trait that improves chances of survival. Evidence supporting the theory of evolution includes fossil records, anatomical records, molecular records, and artificial selection. Us humans are a great example of evolution. A documentary we have been watching in class depicts humans as ape-like creatures millions of years ago. Over time, our species has shed much of its hair, has began to walk on two legs, etc. Believe it or not, us humans, as well as practically all other living beings on this planet will continue to evolve until we become extinct.  
Arman Sani #bloggin

Evolution

Dear fellow bloggers,
This week we were introduced to the topic of evolution.We saw a documentary on cavemen that were apelike at first but then evolved to a species that could walk on two legs. Evolution is the different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth. This is a very interesting topic that only science could of found. We did a worksheet that shows how many generations would survive by chance in the world. the most amount of generations was 5 for me.See you next time bloggers.

week 5 reflection: evolution

Dear fellow followers,

This week our class learned about the theory of evolution. Evolution is a theory proposed by Charles Darwin. He believed in the idea of survival of the fittest.Evolution is the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to haves developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth. Little known fact, is that Charles Darwin shares the exact same birthday as Abraham Lincoln, February 12, 1809. #bloggin

-Tommy Knopf

Week 5 Reflection

Dear followers,
In this weeks class, we talked about evolution. Evolution is theory proposed by Charles Darwin. He believed in the idea of survival of the fittest. Little known fact, Charles Darwin shares the same exact birth date as Abraham Lincoln, February 12, 1809. Evolution is the process by which the different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
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Tiburcio McGhee

Week 4 Reflection

To whom this may concern,
This week we explored further into pedigrees with our own family tree.  Mr. Wan had us digitally create a record of our ancestors. Unfortunately, mine is very small. Because my dad was an only child and my mom only had one sister, there weren't many branches in the tree.  However, this was a helpful project for me that helped me better understand not only pedigrees but also my ancestors.

- Tyler Giddens #bloggin

Week 4 Reflection

Along with preparing for our Unit 5 Exam, this week we explored our individual ancestry with a mini family tree project. Although I did not trace my roots very far back, I still gained better knowledge of how I am related to the people in my extended family and their ages in relation to one another. By making my family tree I not only completed my assignment, but I also created a tool for future reference for things like birthdays of my family members.

Arman Sani #bloggin 

Week 4 Reflection: Pedigrees

Dear fellow followers,

     This week Mr. Wan taught us about pedigrees and how the genes are passed down. He taught us that the trait that is being passed down can be either autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, X-linked recessive, and X-linked dominant. It can also be a Y liked trait but Mr.wan didn't go into detail on that. We were then assigned to create a family tree. I tried to go back as far as I could but I could only get to the third generation. It was very interesting to look at my family tree and see the traits that have been passed down. #bloggin

-Tommy Knopf