Identify evolutionary relationships
Students in Grades 6–8 investigate evolutionary relationships by examining how organisms are classified based on shared ancestry, anatomical evidence, and genetic data within the context of evolution and natural selection. Teachers can use this worksheet to support deeper understanding of phylogenetics and the evidence scientists use to trace evolutionary history. The demanding content is well matched to middle school students ready for rigorous Life Science inquiry.
Learning objectives
- Identify types of evidence used to establish evolutionary relationships among organisms
- Interpret diagrams or data that show common ancestry and divergence
- Explain how natural selection contributes to the diversity of life
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