Evolution

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.

Experiments Modelling natural selection (Practical Booklet)	Worksheets Semester 2 worksheet booklet Worksheet questions
Cyber lab	Class videos Passing the bug Dangerous Ideas (media on Demand) Island of the Vampire Birds Triumph of the Beasts
Extra resources Evolution summary	Links Museum of Paleontology Talk Origins The Real Millenium Bug: Immune to Anti-biotics