Change Over Time: Evolution & Classification Unit | Middle School Life Science

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This unit is included in the Life Science Curriculum 5E Model.

Teach evolution, natural selection, fossils, and classification with this comprehensive Change Over Time Unit designed for middle school life science.

This evolution & classification unit includes full lessons, notes, labs, interactive notebooks, quizzes, stations, task cards, and assessments—everything you need for an engaging, zero-prep unit.

Perfect for grades 6–8, this resource helps students master evolution, evidence of evolution, taxonomy, domains & kingdoms, and more through hands-on, student-centered activities.

Fully aligned to NGSS Middle School Life Science standards.

⭐ What’s Included

• PowerPoints for:
  • Darwin’s Theory
  • Evolution of Populations
  • Fossil Record
  • Classification
  • Domains & Kingdoms
• Student Notes (print + digital)
• Interactive Notebook activities (print + digital)
• Mini-quizzes + self-grading digital assessments
• Teacher Demo: Candy Classification
• Guided Inquiry Lab: Birds of a Feather
• Science Stations (STEM activity included)
• Task Cards (print + digital)
• Study Guide
• Final Chapter Assessment
• Answer Keys for ALL components
• 11-Day Pacing Guide

⭐Topics Covered

• Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
• Natural Selection & Adaptations
• Evolution of Populations
• Evidence of Evolution
• The Fossil Record
• Classification Systems
• Domains & Kingdoms
• Dichotomous Keys & Cladograms

⭐ Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Zero prep → ready-to-teach lessons and assessments
• Engaging & hands-on → demos, labs, science stations
• Flexible formats → print + digital
• Great for differentiation → notes, visuals, checks for understanding
• Aligned to NGSS & common Life Science standards
• Perfect for grades 6–8

⭐ Ideal For

• Middle School Life Science
• Evolution & Classification units
• NGSS: LS4 Biological Evolution
• Interactive notebook classrooms
• Science stations and hands-on learning
• Digital or blended classrooms
• Test prep and review

⭐ Pacing Guide Included

A complete suggested pacing guide walks you through exactly how to teach this unit from start to finish.

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