Common Ancestry
For centuries, scientists have tried to piece together fragments of history that have been uncovered all over the world. The giant jigsaw puzzle of fossils, theories, research, and evidence lead us to an understanding of common threads that have been woven into the fabric of everything that exists. Evidence of common ancestry between some organisms propels us to find out more about our world's fascinating history.
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1. Once again, Paul Anderson provides us with a great foundation of knowledge about how living things show evidence of common history.
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Common Ancestry Video |
2. One more video...it explains things so well and adds so much value to your learning that I couldn't resist!
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All Living Things are Related |
3. Sometimes, the similarities are not evident in fully formed animals. However, when studying their development before birth, we discover some surprising findings.
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Comparing Embryos |
4. Is there evidence of common ancestry throughout history? Use these pictures to examine the similarities and differences. See for yourself!
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Komodo DragonCrocs vs GatorsArchaeopteryxDino vs ArchaeopteryxArchaeopteryx vs ChickenMammoth vs Elephant |
5. Use your worksheet to take the Ancestry Quiz when you are ready. Click the link to the right to access the quiz and click SUBMIT on the quiz when you are finished. I will automatically get the results!
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Ancestry Quiz |