Learning area: Natural Science.
Evolution and adaptation
| Teacher activity: Hang each group a copy of the page illustrating evolution. Give the group 10 minutes to discuss the first set of picture then initiate a discussion. List the differences observed on the pictures. Discuss the eventual causes of these changes observed. Using the notes given draw out definition and descriptions from the learners. Develop the classes’ own notes on the board. | Learner activity: Learners discuss the pictures in groups and report back in the general discussion. They should be encouraged to think of the different tree of life that they can make . |
| Resources: The lesson sheet with pictures illustrating morphology change of animals. Chalkboard or white board for noting contributions learners. Notes to hand out. | Assessment methods: At the end of the lesson give each student 10 minutes to write what he has retained from the lecture and give his point of view on Evolution and adaptation. |
Lesson Aims:
Learners will be able to explain and give the causes of evolution.
Learners will get acquainted with adaptation and all concepts under its consequence.
How many differences can you find? Make a list of differences you can find. Draw a tree of life according to this picture of birds.
Try to understand how evolution occur at a bigger scale.
