Science
Dinosaurs & Paleontology
Representational
9–11 yrs
Reading Cladograms
解读进化树
Description
Read and create simple cladograms (branching diagrams) that show how groups of dinosaurs are related based on shared features, understanding that species sharing more features are more closely related
Mastery Evidence
- Explain that a cladogram shows evolutionary relationships based on shared features
- Read a simple cladogram to identify which two dinosaurs share the most recent common ancestor
- Add a new species to a partially completed cladogram based on its listed features
Assessment Prompt
If your child saw a branching tree diagram showing dinosaur relationships, could they explain which dinosaurs are most closely related by looking at where the branches split?
