Synthesis & Assessment
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REF STUDY GUIDE: Big Ideas Use to answer form questions
1.Newton's 3rd Law: forces are always equal and opposite. Students often think larger objects exert more force, but evidence from investigations shows otherwise.
2.Populations evolve; individuals don't change their traits. Students often think individual organisms change/evolve, but evidence from investigations shows otherwise.
3.Can apply F=ma to novel biological scenarios. Students often think f=ma works but conceptual understanding is weak, but evidence from investigations shows otherwise.
DRAW KEY TERMS Google each → Images tab → sketch what you see
OTHER VOCAB: common ancestor · descent with modification · biomechanics · locomotion
Part 1: Synthesis R…
20 Points | ~15 Minutes | Connects Week 1 + Week 2
Part 2: Cumulative …
60 Points | ~40 Minutes | All Learning Targets
Part 3: Misconcepti…
20 Points | ~20 Minutes | Final Chance!
WRITE FOCUS QUESTION Answer BEFORE Hook form
How do the key concepts from Natural Selection & Forces connect to explain the patterns we've observed this cycle?
Your initial thinking:
I think...
WRITE AFTER HOOK FORM Reflect before continuing
I learned that...
WRITE & 2 NOTES
CHECK DAY 1 CHECK-IN Before you leave
Q1: What specific evidence from today's investigation of natural selection & forces best supports or challenges your understanding of the underlying science?
Confidence: [ ] Still confused [ ] Getting it [ ] Got it!
Synthesis & Assessment (Day 2)
Name: Period:
Station 2 — Synthesis & Assessment
Main idea I observed:
Evidence from my data:
I can apply this by:
DRAW CONCEPT MODEL Show your understanding visually
Draw a model that shows the main concept. Include labels and arrows to explain relationships.
Labels included
Relationships shown
Key terms used
THINK SCIENTIST CIRCLE DEBRIEF Reflect after your Scientist Circle discussion
AHA! Moment
The one I changed my thinking most about is...
Remaining Question
I still wonder...
WRITE FOCUS QUESTION REVISIT Final written response
Answer the focus question using evidence from your stations.
Word Bank: common ancestor · descent with modification · biomechanics · locomotion · Part 1: Synthesis R… · Part 2: Cumulative … · Part 3: Misconcepti…