Evidence for Evolution L.O: To recognise evidence that supports the theory of evolution Grade 4: Recognise that fossils are evidence for evolution by natural selection. Grade 6: Describe how fossils are evidence for evolution by natural selection. Grade 8: Interpret geological timescales using standard form Self Manager Reflective Learner Independent Enquirer

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… True or False ? … The fossil record is complete The oldest rock is found at the bottom of a layer of sediment Animals, plants and impressions left by animals can all be found as fossils … True or False ? … Fossils of the most complex organisms are found in the oldest rock Soft tissue will fossilise if one of the conditions needed for decay is absent The theory of evolution by natural selection was proposed by Jean-Baptist Lamark

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Independent Enquirer Self Manager Task Grade 4: Complete ‘Evidence for Evolution question – use page 244 to help you. Grade 6: Answer qu 1 from page 245 and begin ‘Questions on Geological Timescales’ Grade 8: Complete ‘Questions on Geological Timescales’ Independent Enquirer Self Manager

Evidence for Evolution L.O: To recognise evidence that supports the theory of evolution Grade 4: Recognise that fossils are evidence for evolution by natural selection. Grade 6: Describe how fossils are evidence for evolution by natural selection. Grade 8: Interpret geological timescales using standard form Self Manager Reflective Learner Independent Enquirer

TASK: Describe the evidence that supports Darwin’s theory of evolution in 100 words or less WILF Refer to Darwin’s theory Reference to more than one piece of evidence HELPFUL HINTS Fossils DNA