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6th Grade Science
Diversity of Life
3. Evolution
Evidence of Change, Fossil record and similarities
Uncover the Evidence: Fossils, Structures, and the Story of Evolution
You will discover how fossils, DNA, and biological structures reveal how life on Earth has changed over millions of years.
What You'll Learn
You will learn how fossils form inside sedimentary rock layers.
You can identify homologous, analogous, and vestigial body structures.
You will understand how DNA and embryos reveal shared common ancestors.
You will use rock layer position to determine relative fossil ages.
What You'll Practice
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You will identify vestigial structures and explain their evolutionary significance.
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You will answer questions about fossil formation and sedimentary rock layers.
3
You will distinguish homologous, analogous, and vestigial structures with examples.
Why This Matters
Understanding the fossil record and biological similarities helps you see how all life on Earth is connected through millions of years of evolutionary change.
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Fossil Record
Homologous Structures
Vestigial Structures
Comparative Anatomy
Evolution
