Origins+of+Life


 * __Assignment D1: Origin of Life on Earth__**


 * Research:** In this assignment you will need to familiarize yourself with a difficult topic: What were conditions like on earth before life existed? And, What are possible scientific explanations for the appearance of the first signs of life?

Read: http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/abioprob/originoflife.html#intro (Introduction) http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/origsoflife_01

1- Based on your research into the pre-life earth’s chemistry and geology, create an artistic interpretation of what you think earth looked like around the time life appeared.
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2- Research the **Miller/Urey, Clay Particle RNA, or Panspermia** hypotheses of how life could arise on earth. Prepare one paragraph synopsis of this hypothesis including evidence for and against, unanswered questions, and your own comments on how feasible this hypothesis is. (You’ll present this in small groups)

LINK for Panspermia: http://www.panspermia.org/intro.htm- good list of evidence towards the bottom! =)