Everyday Biology - Phylogenetic Trees and Cladograms

Looking to encourage reading in your biology or life science class focused on phylogenetic trees, cladograms, & taxonomy? This engaging science article over the biology of everyday life will spark the curiosity of all learners! Start discussions and a love for science with interesting phenomena, key biological concepts, future careers, and exciting applications. Develop literacy skills, tie science to the world around them, and foster a desire to look for answers.

 

Additional key concepts covered/touched on are:

✔ Evolution, Phenotypes, and Domains of Life

✔ Fossils, DNA, Genetics

✔ Embryos & Embryonic Development

+ Links to many other concepts like data literacy and connecting science concepts to the real world.

Each Everyday Biology reading article comes with:

✔ An informative text over a unique biology concept.

✔ Standard & Differentiated versions to help reach all learners.

✔ Digital Google Slides and Printable PDF Versions.

✔ Questions designed to increase engagement and spark discussion.

✔ Teacher Answer Keys - Check for understanding/grade quicker!

✔ Bright full-color images.

✔ Numbered paragraphs.

 

What will the students be doing?

• Students will be given either a printed or digital article to read.
• Then, they will use the text and their own research to answer the questions at the end of the article.
• All research questions are designed to easily spark class discussions!

 

What materials are needed?

• Either 1 printed copy per student OR the digital version assigned
• An internet enabled device for research as needed.

 

When should I use this resource in my class?

✔ When studying biology in general

✔ Perfect review resource or extension activity

✔ This makes for the perfect homework or individual activity

✔ When looking to link outside world into your classroom

✔ This makes for the perfect sub activity too!

✔ Wanting to tie in literacy or research into your lessons?

✔ Anytime you want to get students excited about science!

 

➡ Please note that these articles do assume you've covered at least some basic terminology beforehand. This is designed to be a supplemental resource not a sole source of teaching.

 

 

Where did this resource come from?

Our own classrooms! Within Biology, connecting concepts beyond the classroom is often a subject that generates a lot of interest but can be difficult to do. We've found that exploring the real world around us really helps to solidify student understanding; hence Everyday Biology was born! All articles are based on authentic sources and vetted for accuracy.

 

What if I have a Question?

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