Evolution and the History of Life · Evolution
Evidence for Evolution
Evaluates the multiple lines of scientific evidence that support the theory of common descent.
Key Questions
- 1How does the fossil record provide a chronological story of biological change over time?
- 2Why do vastly different species share similar skeletal structures or DNA sequences?
- 3In what ways does biogeography explain the distribution of species across the planet?
Common Core State Standards
HS-LS4-1
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Biology
Unit: Evolution and the History of Life
Period: Evolution
Suggested Methodologies
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