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Journal Entry:

What is speciation? What causes it?

Learning Intentions

• We will learn how describe the two types of speciation, allopatric and sympatric.

• We will learn different types of reproductive isolation, such as temporal, behavioral, mechanical and gametic isolation.

• We will learn about the kind of evolution organisms can undergo including divergent evolution, convergent evolution and convolution.

Closing Task:

You can determine the type of speciation and evolution the animal you are researching has undergone.

Content Standards being covered:

Topics:
EVO-3.D Describe the conditions under which new species may arise.
EVO-3.E Describe the rate of evolution and speciation under different ecological conditions.
EVO-3.F Explain the processes and mechanisms that drive speciation.

Science Practices:
6.E.a Predict the causes or effects of a change in, or disruption to, one or more components in a biological system based on biological concepts or processes.
2.B.a Explain relationships between different characteristics of biological concepts, processes. or models represented visually in theoretical contexts. 

Habits of Mind/Life skills being covered:

Applying past knowledge to current situations