Inheritance and Evolution · Semester 2

Adaptation and Survival

Students will explore how organisms are adapted to their environment and how these adaptations aid survival.

Key Questions

  1. How do different organisms adapt to their specific environments?
  2. Explain how adaptations increase an organism's chances of survival.
  3. Analyze examples of adaptations in local flora and fauna.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Continuity and Evolution - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: Biology
Unit: Inheritance and Evolution
Period: Semester 2

Suggested Methodologies

Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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Gallery Walk

Create displays, rotate and critique

30–50 min

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