Evolution

Evolution and adaptation
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ScienceLower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

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Evolution and adaptation

Slide 1 - Slide

Put the pictures into the correct order to show the evolution of the humans.

Slide 2 - Drag question

Spot the differences between the photos.

Slide 3 - Slide

Which differences could you spot?

Slide 4 - Open question

Slide 5 - Slide

What is overproduction?
A
Species produce lots of young to try to survive to maturity
B
Species produce a a few young to raise to maturity.

Slide 6 - Quiz

Darwin suggested the theory of evolution by
A
Artificial selection
B
Asexual selection
C
Natural selection
D
Selective breeding

Slide 7 - Quiz

What is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment survive and reproduce to produce more offspring?
A
Selective breeding
B
Random mutation
C
Natural selection
D
Genetic engineering

Slide 8 - Quiz

Which scientist is best known for his theory of evolution?
A
Prof Brian Cox
B
Marie Curie
C
Gregor Mendel
D
Charles Darwin

Slide 9 - Quiz

What word means organisms suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce?
A
Survival of the fittest
B
Random selection
C
Reproductive isolation
D
Trait exclusion

Slide 10 - Quiz

Adaptations

Slide 11 - Slide

How is the polar bear adapted to kill seals?
A
Sharp teeth
B
Warm fur
C
Small ears
D
Black nose

Slide 12 - Quiz

How is the polar bear adapted to live in the cold?
A
Sharp teeth
B
Thick hollow fur
C
Sharp claws
D
It can swim

Slide 13 - Quiz

Why does a camel have humps?
A
To store water
B
To store fat
C
To make it easier to ride
D
To keep it warm

Slide 14 - Quiz

How have arctic foxes adapted to their habitat?

Slide 15 - Open question

What is the adaptation shown here?

Slide 16 - Open question

How are fish adapted to swim in water?

Slide 17 - Open question

How are sharks adapted to swim, hunt and kill?

Slide 18 - Open question

Hot climate
Cold climate
Thick fur
Small ears
Large ears
White fur
Long eyelashes
Furry feet

Slide 19 - Drag question

Predator
Prey
Sharp teeth
Sharp claws
Good eyes
Eyes on front of face
Strong jaw muscles
Fast runners
Large ears
Eyes on the side of the head (rabbits)
Good at jumping

Slide 20 - Drag question