Clayton High – Evolution

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Evolution explores the nature of change on universal, planetary, and population levels. The broad theme of the class is that the laws of nature have shaped the development of the cosmos, our planet, and the organisms that inhabit it. To this end, we will develop an evidence-based understanding of the Big Bang, formation of our solar system, geological processes of the Earth, relative and absolute dating, the fossil record, plate tectonics, abiogenesis, population genetics, and cladistics. Students will also gain insight about the life history of Earth as we explore the succession of flora and fauna during the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras. (Not offered 2025-2026)