VCSSU120
The theory of evolution by natural selection explains the diversity of living things and is supported by a range of scientific evidence
Elaborations
-
describing biodiversity as a function of evolution
-
outlining processes involved in natural selection including variation, isolation and selection
-
investigating changes caused by natural selection in a particular population as a result of a specified selection pressure, for example, artificial selection in breeding for desired characteristics
-
evaluating and interpreting evidence for evolution, including the fossil record, chemical and anatomical similarities, and the geographical distribution of species
VCSSU120 | Science | Levels 9 and 10 | Science Understanding | Biological sciences