A Detailed Lesson Plan in Science and Technology II Prepared by Leah Marie B. Gamueda I.

Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to: a. compare the theory of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin and Theory of Acquired Traits by Jean Baptiste de Lamarck b. give importance to the work of the scientists behind the theory of evolution c. evaluate the theories of evolution by Charles Darwin and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck. II. Subject Matter a. Topic: Theories of Evolution of Charles Darwin and Jean Baptiste de Lamarck b. Reference: Science and Technology II, e-biology, Gil Honato C. Santos, Alfonso C. Danac, Jeorge P. Ocampo, pp. 347-349, Rex Bookstore Inc. c. Materials: III. Learning Task Teachers Activity a. Routine: Greetings, Prayer, and Checking of Attendance b. Motivation: The teacher will show the pictures of giraffes What do you think is the difference of these two pictures? The first picture shows the development of the neck of giraffes while the second picture shows the competition of short and long neck giraffes in getting the food. Students Activity

These two pictures illustrate the two theories of evolution What are these two theories? Which of these two examples illustrate the theory of natural selection and acquired traits? Kindly put their labels on the board. (Call 2 students) c. Lesson Proper Theory of Natural Selection and Theory of Acquired Traits The students will place the label on the board.

1. Presentation: As we go on with our discussion, we will know if your labeling is correct. Let us go back in time and see what evolution is all about. Evolution is change in organisms over a period of time. 2. Discussion What is evolution? What do you mean by the phrase change in organisms? Cite some examples. Well said, these examples show how the structures of and characteristics of organisms change over time. There are two theories of evolution; again, what are these two? What does the Theory of Acquired Traits says Theory of Acquired Traits and Theory of Natural Selection It says that the characteristics of an animal acquired during its lifetime in response to lifes pressures can be passed on to its offspring. Jean Baptiste de Lamarck He is a French scientist, born in the year of 1744. It was 1809, when he challenged the theory of catastrophism. He died in the year 1829. The necks of giraffes became longer because their ancestors stretched their necks to obtain food. Can you cite an example that will illustrate this theory? Lets go back to our illustration, were your classmates able to label the right example for Theory of Acquired Traits What are the three main ideas of Theory of Acquired Traits? Yes The lung structure of fishes changes over time and the change of structures of apes becoming a human

Who is the author of this theory? Who is Jean Baptiste de Lamarck?

1. There is an innate desire in every organism to change for the better. 2. The effort to improved causes some body structures constantly used, while other structures are not used. 3. Principle of the inheritance of the acquired

traits. Because of this innate desire, organisms constantly strive to improve themselves and become more advanced. Explain the first idea of Theory of Acquired Traits Explain the second idea of Theory of Acquired Traits The frequently used body structures develop, while the unused body structures weaken and eventually disappear. This explanation is known as the principle of use and disuse. Modifications of structures due to use or disuse are inherited by the organisms offspring.

Explain the third idea of Theory of Acquired Traits Theory of Natural Selection Let us now move on to the second theory of evolution What is the second theory of evolution? What does the theory of Natural Selection says? Who is the author of this theory? Who is Charles Darwin? Individuals whose traits favor life in their surroundings will be more likely to survive and reproduce. Charles Darwin Charles Darwin is a naturalist born on February 12, 1809 and died on April 19, 1882. He developed the Theory of Natural Selection or survival of the fittest. Variation, Overproduction, Competition, Natural Selection, and Gradualism There are five divisions of Theory of Natural Selection. What are those? Explain the concept of variation Individuals of the same species differ in certain traits. Darwin observed that many variations were inherited and passed on parents to offspring. All organisms have the tendency to produce more offspring that can survive. Many die either because of a disease or starvation, or are killed by predators. Organisms compete for available resources. Resources include food, space, water, and

Explain the concept of overproduction

sunlight. Explain the concept of competition Only those with favorable variations survive and can successfully reproduce. Their offspring will inherit their favorable variations in each generation. Over a very long period of time, small changes accumulate, causing marked changes in population. Explain the concept of gradualism Yes Do you think these theories are important? Why? d. Generalization Explain the Theory of Acquired Traits Acquired characteristics are inherited likewise in primitives vertebrates could be the ancestors of the modern invertebrates Explain the Theory of Natural Selection Individuals whose traits favor life in their surroundings will be more likely to survive and reproduce What are the five major division of the Theory of Natural Selection? Variation, Overproduction, Competition, Natural Selection, and Gradualism Because these theories teach us how organisms evolve and how they affect the present structures of different organisms.

Explain the concept of natural selection

IV. Application: Group Activity Group the students into six; each group has a rubric that will be answered by the students. Instructions: Each group will be given a rubric. You will use this rubric in evaluating the two theories of evolution. You will be given 10 minutes to discuss the items in the rubric with your group. Choose a representative that will present your work in front of the class. Be sure to answer this question: Which of the two theories is more acceptable and why?

V. Evaluation Matching Type: Match each description in column A with the correct term in column B. Write the letter of the correct answer before the number. ________ 1. He proposes the Theory of Acquired Traits Lamarck ________ 2. He proposes the Theory of Natural Selection ________ 3. The effort to improved causes some body structures constantly used, while other structures are not used. ________ 4. Modifications of structures due to use or disuse are Inherited by the organisms offspring ________ 5. Individuals of the same species differ in certain traits a. Jean Baptiste de b. Variation c. Charles Darwin d. Principles of Use and Disuse e. Principles of the Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics

VI. Assignment Study the evidence of evaluation and bring the pictures to support the pieces of the evidence of evolution.