What impact have humans had on plants and animals?

In this lesson, we will look at how humans have changed over time and use the theory of evolution to explain these changes. Learning how to make and use tools, shelter, fire and language has enabled humans to spread all over the world. We will start to look at the impact that humans have had on some species of plants and animals.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is an extinction?

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Q2.What is a geological era?

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Q3.What evolved first?

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Q4.What evolved first?

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Q5.Which geological era did mammals evolve in?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is an extinction?

1/5

Q2.What is a geological era?

2/5

Q3.What evolved first?

3/5

Q4.What evolved first?

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Q5.Which geological era did mammals evolve in?

5/5

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What impact have humans had on plants and animals?

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Q1.What is evolution?

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Q2.Which of these were the most important in helping humans to survive? Tick 4. Be careful, you only get 4 points if you get all 4 correct!

Select four (4) boxes

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Q3.How many years did it take humans to evolve?

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Q4.What is the correct word to complete the gap in this sentence? Individuals that are poorly ______ are less likely to survive.

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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What impact have humans had on plants and animals?

Don't worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is evolution?

1/4

Q2.Which of these were the most important in helping humans to survive? Tick 4. Be careful, you only get 4 points if you get all 4 correct!

Select four (4) boxes

2/4

Q3.How many years did it take humans to evolve?

3/4

Q4.What is the correct word to complete the gap in this sentence? Individuals that are poorly ______ are less likely to survive.

4/4

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