Evolutionary Change and Biodiversity · Evolution

Human Evolution

Investigating the biological and cultural evolution of hominids.

Key Questions

  1. 1What selective pressures favored the development of bipedalism in early hominids?
  2. 2How has the development of complex language influenced the biological success of humans?
  3. 3How does the genetic similarity between humans and other primates inform our place in nature?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S12U35AC9S12U36
Year: Year 12
Subject: Biology
Unit: Evolutionary Change and Biodiversity
Period: Evolution

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