Evolution Review Today you will review all topics that you’ve learned in this unit. Read through the list of topics from this unit. Make sure that you feel confident about each of them before taking the unit test. If there are any topics that you forget or think you need to practice, go back and review those lessons now. Evolution is the gradual process by which an organism changes over time. Scientists use evidence from the fossil record to help them explain how living things evolve. Natural selection is a key mechanism of evolution. Humans share a common ancestor with other primates like chimpanzees, but we did not evolve from them. Scientists determine evolutionary relationships between organisms by studying patterns in how embryos develop. Evolution Reflect Write a reflection about your learning in this unit. Your reflection should be at least three sentences. Use the following sentence starters as a guide: The information in the evolution unit I best understood was… and the topic that was most challenging for me to understand was… A strategy I could use to explain how scientists use patterns in the fossil record and in embryo development as evidence for evolution is... One topic in this unit I would like to learn more about is… because... Study Tips Are there any topics that you need to go back and review? Use the following tips while studying: Make flash cards for all of the vocabulary words used in the unit. Draw two at random. Define each word, and then write

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a sentence using that word in the context of evolution.

Create a study guide that outlines the main concepts covered in the unit. Use bullet points to list key points and examples to help reinforce your understanding.

Find online resources, such as videos or interactive simulations, to help reinforce your understanding of evolution concepts. These visual aids can make complicated topics easier to understand.

Review your notes regularly and quiz yourself on the material. This will help reinforce your memory and ensure that you are prepared for the unit test.

Collaborate with a classmate or study group to discuss and review the material together. Teaching concepts to others can help solidify your own understanding.

Take practice quizzes or tests to assess your knowledge and identify any areas where you may need further review. Use these opportunities to pinpoint areas needing improvement.