Evolution, inheritance and variation in biology

Lessons, revision worksheets and activities for evolution, variation and inheritance for topic 6, biology

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Secondary resources for evolution, inheritance and variation

A key topic in both the lower secondary KS3 and upper secondary KS4 biology curriculum, evolution, variation and inheritance can be taught in a range of different ways. So, to help you plan, we have gathered together a selection of resources to ensure your students remain engaged throughout the teaching of this key topic.

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Lessons

Edexcel CB4a Evidence for Human Evolution
Paul Foster

Edexcel CB4a Evidence for Human Evolution

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CB4a lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE, looking at evidence for human evolution. Lesson looks at what evolution is, binomial classification, species that are closely related, fossils as sources of evolution, evolution of human-like species, issues with the fossil record and the evolution of...
Evolution Escape Room
ScienceSpot

Evolution Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the theory of evolution. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ 20 Multiple Choice Questions 5 De...
Inherited Disorders Slides and Worksheet (GCSE Biology AQA)
Dr_Troilo

Inherited Disorders Slides and Worksheet (GCSE Biology AQA)

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PowerPoint presentation and worksheet on inherited disorders for teaching and revision. Simple step by step explanations of concepts up to the end of KS4. This resource follows the AQA Biology GCSE syllabus but is also applicable to other courses. Content Covered: -Cystic Fibrosis (recessive) -Pol...
KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Continuous and Discontinuous Variation
SWiftScience

KS3 ~ Year 8 ~ Continuous and Discontinuous Variation

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This lesson is designed for the KS3 Year 8 Science course, specifically the B2 1.3 unit on Adaptation & Inheritance. For more lessons designed for KS3 and KS4 please visit my shop at: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SWiftScience. The lesson begins with a whole-class task for studen...
IGCSE Biology 9-1 - 3b Inheritance - Variation and Mutation
mrexham

IGCSE Biology 9-1 - 3b Inheritance - Variation and Mutation

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New Edexcel IGCSE 9-1 4BI1 syllabus for 2017 first examined in 2019 This is a PowerPoint presentation for the topic - Section 3b Inheritance - Variation and Mutation 3.33 understand that variation within a species can be genetic, environmental, or a combination of both 3.34 understand that mutatio...

Revision resources

Variation and Evolution Revision Placemat
sambrown1234

Variation and Evolution Revision Placemat

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Variation and Evolution Revision Placemat An A3 revision mat for half of the Inheritance, Variation and Evolution chapter in AQA GCSE 1-9 Combined Science and Biology. Includes combined Science content only and no separate Biology content. Includes answer