Students research the life of Charles Darwin and his voyage on the Beagle.

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9th - 12th

Students research evolutionary changes in primates: monkey, apes and man. They compare hemoglobin molecules, skulls and other data of primates over time and then read about Charles Darwin and become familiar with the theory of evolution.

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9th - 12th

Students examine how Darwin used the processes of science to support his theory. They distinguish between artificial and natural selection, recognize Darwin's contribution to science. They produce a newspaper describing the times in which Darwin introduced his theory of natural selection, reporting the public reaction to his theory.

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10th - 12th

Students trace major developments in the history of evolutionary science. They discuss the connections between major events in world history and major events in the development of evolutionary thought by creating timelines.

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9th - 12th

Students examine the impact of Charles Darwin and his theories on our life today. After watching a video, they discuss how he formulated his theories and how they have impacted the world both positively and negatively. To end the lesson, they create their own PowerPoint to share with the class.

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9th - 10th