B14/L1 - Evidence for Evolution Lesson Worksheet With Answers/GCSE/AQA/Combined Science

This fully structured worksheet-based lesson covers B14 – Evidence for Evolution in a clear, engaging and accessible format, making it ideal for classroom teaching, homework, independent study, intervention groups, and cover lessons (including non-specialist cover). All tasks are self-contained and come with complete answers/model answers.

This resource includes:

Task 1 – Evolution True/False Quiz
A quick retrieval activity checking fundamental misconceptions about evolution, natural selection and fossil evidence. A full answer sheet is included for immediate feedback.

High-quality explanations
Student-friendly notes explaining Darwin’s theory, genetic evidence, and how fossils support our understanding of life on Earth.

Task 2 – Fill in the Blanks: How Fossils Form
A differentiated cloze activity with a supportive key word bank to help lower-ability learners confidently rebuild the scientific explanation of fossilisation.

Task 3 – Comprehension Questions
Ten structured short-answer questions reinforcing understanding of decay conditions, preservation in ice/peat, and how fossils provide information about ancient organisms.

Detailed fossil formation explanation
Clear, student-friendly explanation of mineral replacement and sedimentation processes, supported by a labelled diagram.

Task 4 – 6-Mark Exam Question + Mark Scheme + Model Answer
A full AQA-style 6-mark question with a Level 3 model answer to support exam technique and extended writing skills.

Task 5 – “Fix the Fossil Story” Misconceptions Activity
A fun literacy-based activity where students spot and correct scientific inaccuracies in a deliberately incorrect fossil story. Includes a corrected model version and scaffolded hints for lower-ability learners.

Support for lower-ability students
Built-in scaffolds, word banks, hints, and structured tasks to make the content accessible for all learners.

Perfect for:

✔ Classroom teachers
✔ Non-specialist or last-minute cover
✔ Homework or independent learning
✔ Revision and retrieval practice
✔ Intervention groups and tutoring

What students will learn:

What evidence supports the theory of evolution

How fossils form (including rare preservation conditions)

Why the fossil record is incomplete

How trace fossils give further clues

How to construct a high-quality 6-mark exam answer

This resource is print-and-go with everything needed for a full lesson, including answers and worked solutions, making it ideal for busy teachers and cover supervisors.

These resources are designed to minimise printing, allowing teachers to reuse sheets while students complete all tasks in their exercise books or on separate paper.