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title: "SB6: Theory of Evolution (Georgia Science standard)"
code: SB6
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science, SB6
subject: science
grades:
  - high-school
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# SB6: Theory of Evolution

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to assess the theory of evolution.

- Subject: Science
- Appears in: High School, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/science/high-school.md

## Expectations

- **SB6.a**: Construct an explanation of how new understandings of Earth's history, the emergence of new species from pre-existing species, and our understanding of genetics have influenced our understanding of biology.
- **SB6.b**: Analyze and interpret data to explain patterns in biodiversity that result from speciation.
- **SB6.c**: Construct an argument using valid and reliable sources to support the claim that evidence from comparative morphology (analogous vs. homologous structures), embryology, biochemistry (protein sequence) and genetics support the theory that all living organisms are related by way of common descent.
- **SB6.d**: Develop and use mathematical models to support explanations of how undirected genetic changes in natural selection and genetic drift have led to changes in populations of organisms.
- **SB6.e**: Develop a model to explain the role natural selection plays in causing biological resistance (e.g., pesticides, antibiotic resistance, and influenza vaccines).

## Georgia Milestones coverage

- Biology (EOC). Theory of Evolution. Theory of Evolution (about 17% of the test; 8 points)

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.