Biology: Evolution
Overview
Students will look at variation that is generated by mutations and sexual reproduction and link to the basis for natural selection. They will learn how selective breeding can be used to produce favoured characteristics. Finally they will find out about genetic engineering and its huge potential benefits. This will be alongside genetic modification which still remains highly controversial.
The main SMSC/Personal Development content of this topic includes: PD13 – Ability to reflect about their own beliefs (religious or otherwise) and perspective on life.
The main UN Rights of a Child covered are No.13 – Sharing thoughts freely, No.17 – Access to information and No.28 – Access to Education.
Example Key Words
Extinction
When no living individuals of a species remain.
Cloning
Making an identical copy of another organism.
Evolution
The changing of the inherited characteristics of a population over time.
Variation
The differences that exist between individuals.
Mutation
A random change in an organism’s DNA.
External Links
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zsg6v9q/revision/1
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zcqbdxs/revision/1
- https://classroom.thenational.academy/units/inheritance-variation-and-evolution-0224