Use the theory of evolution by natural selection to explain past and present diversity and analyse the scientific evidence supporting the theory

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Use the theory of evolution by natural selection to explain past and present diversity and analyse the scientific evidence supporting the theory.

Code

AC9S10U02

Year level

Year 10

Subject

Science

Strand

Science understanding

Sub-strand

Biological sciences

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We are learning to use the theory of evolution by natural selection to explain past and present diversity and analyse the scientific evidence supporting the theory.

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Use the theory of evolution by natural selection to explain past and present diversity and analyse the   evidence supporting the theory.

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