Description

Worksheet Contents

• This worksheet covers:

• Definition of evolution

• Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution by natural selection

• Key stages in the evolutionary process:

• Mutation and genetic variation

• Reproductive isolation

• Natural selection, genetic drift and new mutations

• Speciation

• Adaptive radiation

• Includes:

• Unit outline.

• Cloze activity (fill in the blanks).

• Short-answer questions.

• Extension questions.

• Topics for further research.

• Teacher version containing complete answers.

• Aligned to the Australian Year 10 Science curriculum.

• 5 pages.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of this worksheet students will be able to:

• ☑   Explain what is meant by the term ‘evolution’.

• ☑   Outline the key stages in the evolutionary process.

• ☑   Explain why genetic variation and reproductive isolation are required for the evolution of new species.

• ☑   Discuss the role of mutation, natural selection and genetic drift in evolution.

• ☑   Describe speciation and adaptive radiation.

• ☑   Interpret a phylogenetic tree.

 

This resource is also included in the Year 10 Biology PDF Workbook.

 

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