Change Over Time · Evolution

Evidence for Common Ancestry

Reviewing fossil records, comparative anatomy, and molecular data to trace evolutionary lineages.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the distribution of fossils support the theory of plate tectonics and evolution?
  2. 2Why do vastly different species share similar skeletal structures or DNA sequences?
  3. 3How can we use modern technology to bridge gaps in the fossil record?

Common Core State Standards

HS-LS4-1
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Biology
Unit: Change Over Time
Period: Evolution

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