Science Organisms & Life Processes Language 10–11 yrs

Evolution vocabulary

进化词汇

Description

Use technical vocabulary for evolution and natural selection — adaptation, evolution, natural selection, extinct, extinction, fossil record, species, common ancestor, mutation, variation — and explain the mechanism of natural selection using these terms in the correct sequence

Mastery Evidence

✓ Use 'adaptation' correctly to describe a feature that helps an organism survive in its environment
✓ Explain natural selection using 'variation', 'selection pressure', and 'reproduction' correctly in sequence
✓ Use 'extinct' and 'extinction' correctly and distinguish them from 'endangered'

Assessment Prompt

Can your child explain in their own words why giraffes have long necks — using words like 'adaptation' or 'natural selection' rather than just 'so they can reach leaves'?