English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Define extinction and explain the range of factors that can cause a species to become extinct
Explain why some species are unable to survive when conditions change
Discuss why preventing extinction matters and evaluate the role of science in conservation
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Words and meanings to learn
extinction
when there are no remaining individuals of a species still alive
genetic variation
the variety of different alleles within a population
specialisation
the degree to which a species depends on a specific food source, habitat, or climate
captive breeding
a conservation method in which endangered animals are bred in controlled conditions to increase population numbers, with the aim of reintroducing individuals to the wild once the original threats have been addressed
natural selection
the process by which individuals better suited to their environment survive, reproduce, and pass their characteristics on to their offspring
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