Evolution

Evolution is the process of change over time. It’s like the story of a caterpillar that turns into a butterfly. It’s like watching a baby grow up into an adult. Examples: – Every species has different traits that help them survive better in their environment. Some of these traits are passed down to their offspring. Over time, these traits can change and become more adapted to the environment. – For example, some lizards have evolved to have long, sticky tongues so that they can catch their prey farther away. Stats: – Scientists have studied evolution for over 150 years. – Over 99% of all species that ever lived on Earth are now extinct. Analogies: – Evolution is like a game of survival of the fittest. Animals with traits that help them survive will be more likely to pass their traits down to the next generation. Fun Fact: – Humans are still evolving! Over the past few thousand years, humans have evolved to be better adapted to their environment. For example, we have evolved to digest milk better than our ancestors did.