Scientists noticed animals with backbones share similar bone structure despite having different forms, such as fins, arms, and wings. Young scientists gain an appreciation for evolution by understanding the history of the theory. They learn about the scientists who influenced each other as well as major discoveries supporting the scientific theory.

Concepts

evolution, charles darwin, fossil records, famous scientists, natural selection, artificial selection, survival of the fittest, common ancestry, macroevolution, the theory of evolution

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Add the timeline on slide eight to science journals
• Discuss in more detail why Darwin delayed publishing his findings for more than 25 years

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of scientific theories versus scientific laws

Pros

• Provides a review of Darwin's theory at the end of the presentation
• Worksheet aligns with the presentation

Cons

• Includes a few typos

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4