Unit Award Scheme

116513

NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL SELECTION

Level: Level One

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
shown knowledge of 1. the basic theory of evolution and simple evidence for it	Summary sheet
2. the process of natural selection and one example of it	Summary sheet
3. the process of artificial selection	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to 4. choose an example of a fossil and do research to find out the name of the organism, where it was found, how long ago it lived and how fossils are made	Summary sheet
5. present their findings in the form of a poster, PowerPoint presentation or video	Student completed work
6. carry out research to find out how a domesticated animal or pet of their choice has been selectively bred over many years and why it was bred with these characteristics	Summary sheet
7. describe their findings	Student completed work
experienced 8. watching a nature video on the natural or artificial selection of an animal or plant.	Summary sheet

Approved 03 Nov 2021

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