1. 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
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3. … 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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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’
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6. 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
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7. TASK: Describe the evidence that supports Darwin’s theory of evolution in 100 words or less
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Refer to Darwin’s theory
Reference to more than one piece of evidence
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Fossils
DNA