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 * =LS3- Groups of organisms show evidence of change over time (structures, behaviors and biochemistry). =

//Click on the GSE numbers, e.g PS1 (K-2) - POC - 2, in the table below to reach additional information about each GSE. // || Grade Span Expectations (5-8) ||  || Grade Span Expectations (HS) ||   || 8a illustrating __that when an environment changes, the survivaladvantage /disadvantage of some characteristics may change.__ 8b __distinguish between microevolution (on small scale within a single population –e.g., change in gene frequency within a population) and macroevolution (on a scale that transcends boundaries of a single species – e.g., diversity of all beetle species within the order of insects) and explain how macroevolution accounts for speciation and extinction.__ 8c recognizing __patterns in molecular and fossil evidence, to provide a scientific explanation for Natural Selection and its evolutionary consequences__ (e.g. survival, adaptation). **Students demonstrate an understanding of classification of organisms by …** 8d using data or models (charts, diagrams, table, narratives etc.) to __analyze__ how organisms are organized into a hierarchy of groups and subgroups based on __evolutionary relationships. (e.g. creating__ a taxonomic key to organize a given set of examples). || **Example Extension(s)** **Students demonstrate an understanding of Natural Selection/ evolution by…** 8bb explain punctuated equilibrium as a model of evolution and contrast it with a more gradual model of evolution. ||
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 * Students demonstrate an understanding of Natural Selection/ evolution by…**