Evolution and Common Ancestry · Evolution
Evidence for Common Ancestry
Analyzing the fossil record, comparative anatomy, and molecular data to trace the history of life.
Key Questions
- 1How does the similarity of DNA sequences across different species support the theory of evolution?
- 2What do transitional fossils tell us about the history of life on Earth?
- 3How can vestigial structures provide clues about an organism's evolutionary past?
Common Core State Standards
HS-LS4-1
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Biology
Unit: Evolution and Common Ancestry
Period: Evolution
Suggested Methodologies
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