You've got to use the right beak for the right job. Viewers of an informative video learn about the evolution of finches on the Galapagos Islands. They learn how different habitats and foods led to an adaptation of beaks, resulting in many different species.

Concepts

galapagos finches, evolution, charles darwin, species

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite a biologist to give a presentation

Classroom Considerations

• Some prior knowledge of natural selection and evolution is advantageous
• Pupils should be able to read and interpret data displays

Pros

• Includes actual footage and interviews of scientists studying the finches at Galapagos
  
• Explanations are thorough and comprehensive

Cons

• None