Lab 13: Darwin, Evolution and Natural Selection
Grading: Divide number incorrect by total number of questions (19)
Submission instructions
If an assignment is submitted incorrectly, you will be contacted and the assignment will not be
graded unless resubmitted properly. Late penalties may apply.
Type your answers and copy all pictures directly into this Word document. Submit it via the
blackboard submission link in Word format (docx).
Answers typed into a blank document or submitted in the incorrect format will not be
accepted.
If this lab requires pictures, they must be embedded and will not be accepted as stand-
alone files.
Assignments may not be submitted via email without express permission from the
instructor.
Introduction:
Evolution refers to the changes that occur as one generation gives rise to the next
generation. All living things on this planet can trace their ancestry back to a single
common ancestor. Evolution is the link that allows scientists to understand the
diversity of life on this planet. It is often referred to as the unifying theme of biology
for this reason. So understanding the process of evolution and the factors involved
are essential to having a basic knowledge of biology.
Procedure:
Part I: Overview of Evolution
To complete part one, you’ll use a series of resources to investigate what is
known about evolution. and the people who contributed to this theory.
Use the links provided to assist you in answering the following questions.
o Welcome to Evolution 101 (opens in a new window)
o NOVA’s Evolution (opens in a new window)
Analysis and Questions:
1. Who was Charles Darwin and why is he so significant to the field of biology?
Charles Darwin was a British geologist, biologist, and naturalist. He is known for
his contributions of coming up with the theory of natural selection.
2. How did Darwin come up with the idea of evolution? (Include information about
Grading: Divide number incorrect by total number of questions (19)
Submission instructions
If an assignment is submitted incorrectly, you will be contacted and the assignment will not be
graded unless resubmitted properly. Late penalties may apply.
Type your answers and copy all pictures directly into this Word document. Submit it via the
blackboard submission link in Word format (docx).
Answers typed into a blank document or submitted in the incorrect format will not be
accepted.
If this lab requires pictures, they must be embedded and will not be accepted as stand-
alone files.
Assignments may not be submitted via email without express permission from the
instructor.
Introduction:
Evolution refers to the changes that occur as one generation gives rise to the next
generation. All living things on this planet can trace their ancestry back to a single
common ancestor. Evolution is the link that allows scientists to understand the
diversity of life on this planet. It is often referred to as the unifying theme of biology
for this reason. So understanding the process of evolution and the factors involved
are essential to having a basic knowledge of biology.
Procedure:
Part I: Overview of Evolution
To complete part one, you’ll use a series of resources to investigate what is
known about evolution. and the people who contributed to this theory.
Use the links provided to assist you in answering the following questions.
o Welcome to Evolution 101 (opens in a new window)
o NOVA’s Evolution (opens in a new window)
Analysis and Questions:
1. Who was Charles Darwin and why is he so significant to the field of biology?
Charles Darwin was a British geologist, biologist, and naturalist. He is known for
his contributions of coming up with the theory of natural selection.
2. How did Darwin come up with the idea of evolution? (Include information about
