Evolution - Science Dimensions 4 - Chapter 3
Knowledge & skills
- Describe the theories of Darwin, Wallace, and Lamark as explanations for evolution.
- Define the broad principles of the theory of natural selection as a mechanism for evolution.
- Evaluate evidence about the evolution of species, including fossils, embryology, anatomy, DNA and other biochemical comparisons.
- Investigate and offer reasons for changes in species of an organism.
- Discuss the possible explanations for the evolution of Australia's indigenous flora and fauna.
- Distinguish between natural and artificial selection.
- Explain how species diversify and how new species arise and give examples.
- Know the differences between and give examples of divergent, convergent and parallel evolution.
- Investigate the importance of biodiversity to the survival of life on earth.
- Discuss possible evolutionary effects of changed environmental conditions on species in that environment.
- Interpret data relating different species.
- Model natural selection in populations.
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