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Science
Year 10
Satisfactory
The theory of evolution by natural selection
![](/media/5371/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-1.png)
Outlines main conditions and processes that underpin the theory of evolution by natural selection
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Outlines main conditions and processes that underpin the theory of evolution by natural selection
![](/media/5372/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-2.png)
Includes publication of alternative theory of evolution that was most influential prior to Charles Darwin’s ideas 2 Annotation 2
Lists important events in Darwin’s career relevant to development of his theory 3 Annotation 3
Includes first written but unpublished formulation of Darwin’s ideas 4 Annotation 4
Lists key publication that explains evolution by natural selection 5 Annotation 5
Lists scientific discoveries that provide basis for modern theory of evolution
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Includes publication of alternative theory of evolution that was most influential prior to Charles Darwin’s ideas -
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Lists important events in Darwin’s career relevant to development of his theory -
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Includes first written but unpublished formulation of Darwin’s ideas -
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Lists key publication that explains evolution by natural selection -
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Lists scientific discoveries that provide basis for modern theory of evolution
![](/media/5366/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-3.png)
Gives example of technological advancement that plays important role in providing evidence for theory of evolution
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Gives example of technological advancement that plays important role in providing evidence for theory of evolution
![](/media/5367/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-4.png)
Selects influential scientist predating Charles Darwin who worked in different but related field of science 2 Annotation 2
Makes a claim that establishes possible influence of James Hutton’s work on Darwin’s ideas about evolution
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Selects influential scientist predating Charles Darwin who worked in different but related field of science -
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Makes a claim that establishes possible influence of James Hutton’s work on Darwin’s ideas about evolution
![](/media/5368/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-5.png)
Describes in general terms how fossils provide evidence for evolution of a species 2 Annotation 2
Gives specific example of how a fossil provides evidence for evolution of a species
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Describes in general terms how fossils provide evidence for evolution of a species -
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Gives specific example of how a fossil provides evidence for evolution of a species
![](/media/5369/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-6.png)
Constructs evidence-based argument in support of evolution by natural selection 2 Annotation 2
Explains, using example, how selected evidence supports evolution by natural selection 3 Annotation 3
Presents further examples providing indirect evidence for evolution by natural selection based on inference
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Constructs evidence-based argument in support of evolution by natural selection -
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Explains, using example, how selected evidence supports evolution by natural selection -
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Presents further examples providing indirect evidence for evolution by natural selection based on inference
![](/media/5370/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-7.png)
Presents list of sources used to research the topic 2 Annotation 2
Evaluates quality and reliability of two sources, includes analysis of potential bias
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Presents list of sources used to research the topic -
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Evaluates quality and reliability of two sources, includes analysis of potential bias
Above satisfactory
The theory of evolution by natural selection
![](/media/5226/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-above-page-1.png)
Outlines main conditions and processes that underpin the theory of evolution by natural selection 2 Annotation 2
Constructs concise and logical argument based on deductive reasoning
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Outlines main conditions and processes that underpin the theory of evolution by natural selection -
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Constructs concise and logical argument based on deductive reasoning
![](/media/5227/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-above-page-2.png)
Lists important events in Darwin’s career relevant to development of his theory 2 Annotation 2
Includes first written but unpublished formulation of Darwin’s ideas 3 Annotation 3
Recognises contributions of Darwin’s competitor and collaborator Alfred Wallace 4 Annotation 4
States key event that first publicised the idea of evolution by natural aelection among scientific community 5 Annotation 5
Lists key publication that explains evolution by natural selection 6 Annotation 6
Acknowledges public controversy following Darwin’s publication 7 Annotation 7
Lists scientific discoveries that provide basis for modern theory of evolution
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Lists important events in Darwin’s career relevant to development of his theory -
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Includes first written but unpublished formulation of Darwin’s ideas -
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Recognises contributions of Darwin’s competitor and collaborator Alfred Wallace -
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States key event that first publicised the idea of evolution by natural aelection among scientific community -
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Lists key publication that explains evolution by natural selection -
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Acknowledges public controversy following Darwin’s publication -
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Annotation 7
Lists scientific discoveries that provide basis for modern theory of evolution
![](/media/5228/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-above-page-3.png)
Selects specific technological advancement that was crucial in providing evidence for theory of evolution on a molecular level 2 Annotation 2
Explains how selected technology works 3 Annotation 3
Explains how selected technology was used to provide evidence for theory of evolution
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Selects specific technological advancement that was crucial in providing evidence for theory of evolution on a molecular level -
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Explains how selected technology works -
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Explains how selected technology was used to provide evidence for theory of evolution
![](/media/5229/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-above-page-4.png)
Selects a competitor and collaborator of Charles Darwin 2 Annotation 2
Describes how Alfred Wallace’s influence on Charles Darwin contributed to development of modern theory of evolution
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Selects a competitor and collaborator of Charles Darwin -
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Describes how Alfred Wallace’s influence on Charles Darwin contributed to development of modern theory of evolution
![](/media/5230/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-above-page-5.png)
Explains how fossils provide evidence in support of theory of evolution 2 Annotation 2
Describes two methods used to gather data on age of fossils 3 Annotation 3
Gives illustrated example of how evolution of a species can be derived from two types of fossil records 4 Annotation 4
Links physical appearance of fossils to species’ behaviour and environment at different stages of evolution
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Explains how fossils provide evidence in support of theory of evolution -
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Describes two methods used to gather data on age of fossils -
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Gives illustrated example of how evolution of a species can be derived from two types of fossil records -
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Links physical appearance of fossils to species’ behaviour and environment at different stages of evolution
![](/media/5231/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-above-page-6.png)
Constructs evidence-based argument in support of evolution by natural selection 2 Annotation 2
Lists examples from microbiology that provide direct evidence for evolution by natural selection 3 Annotation 3
Presents further examples providing indirect evidence for evolution by natural selection
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Constructs evidence-based argument in support of evolution by natural selection -
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Lists examples from microbiology that provide direct evidence for evolution by natural selection -
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Presents further examples providing indirect evidence for evolution by natural selection
![](/media/5232/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-above-page-7.png)
Reflects on merits of two different sources used to research the topic
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Reflects on merits of two different sources used to research the topic
Satisfactory
The theory of evolution by natural selection
![](/media/5371/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-1.png)
Outlines main conditions and processes that underpin the theory of evolution by natural selection
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Annotations
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1
Annotation 1
Outlines main conditions and processes that underpin the theory of evolution by natural selection
![](/media/5372/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-2.png)
Includes publication of alternative theory of evolution that was most influential prior to Charles Darwin’s ideas 2 Annotation 2
Lists important events in Darwin’s career relevant to development of his theory 3 Annotation 3
Includes first written but unpublished formulation of Darwin’s ideas 4 Annotation 4
Lists key publication that explains evolution by natural selection 5 Annotation 5
Lists scientific discoveries that provide basis for modern theory of evolution
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Annotations
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1
Annotation 1
Includes publication of alternative theory of evolution that was most influential prior to Charles Darwin’s ideas -
2
Annotation 2
Lists important events in Darwin’s career relevant to development of his theory -
3
Annotation 3
Includes first written but unpublished formulation of Darwin’s ideas -
4
Annotation 4
Lists key publication that explains evolution by natural selection -
5
Annotation 5
Lists scientific discoveries that provide basis for modern theory of evolution
![](/media/5366/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-3.png)
Gives example of technological advancement that plays important role in providing evidence for theory of evolution
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Annotations
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Annotation 1
Gives example of technological advancement that plays important role in providing evidence for theory of evolution
![](/media/5367/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-4.png)
Selects influential scientist predating Charles Darwin who worked in different but related field of science 2 Annotation 2
Makes a claim that establishes possible influence of James Hutton’s work on Darwin’s ideas about evolution
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Annotations
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Annotation 1
Selects influential scientist predating Charles Darwin who worked in different but related field of science -
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Annotation 2
Makes a claim that establishes possible influence of James Hutton’s work on Darwin’s ideas about evolution
![](/media/5368/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-5.png)
Describes in general terms how fossils provide evidence for evolution of a species 2 Annotation 2
Gives specific example of how a fossil provides evidence for evolution of a species
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Annotations
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Annotation 1
Describes in general terms how fossils provide evidence for evolution of a species -
2
Annotation 2
Gives specific example of how a fossil provides evidence for evolution of a species
![](/media/5369/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-6.png)
Constructs evidence-based argument in support of evolution by natural selection 2 Annotation 2
Explains, using example, how selected evidence supports evolution by natural selection 3 Annotation 3
Presents further examples providing indirect evidence for evolution by natural selection based on inference
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Annotations
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Annotation 1
Constructs evidence-based argument in support of evolution by natural selection -
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Annotation 2
Explains, using example, how selected evidence supports evolution by natural selection -
3
Annotation 3
Presents further examples providing indirect evidence for evolution by natural selection based on inference
![](/media/5370/the-theory-of-evolution-by-natural-selection-at-page-7.png)
Presents list of sources used to research the topic 2 Annotation 2
Evaluates quality and reliability of two sources, includes analysis of potential bias
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Annotation 1
Presents list of sources used to research the topic -
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Annotation 2
Evaluates quality and reliability of two sources, includes analysis of potential bias