What is the Theory of Evolution?
In today's lesson we look at Darwin's observations from his trip on HMS Beagle. We will then put all his observations together to see how Darwin came up with his theory. His theory is called evolution. We will apply this new knowledge to two other examples of evolution, mice and giraffes.
What is the Theory of Evolution?
In today's lesson we look at Darwin's observations from his trip on HMS Beagle. We will then put all his observations together to see how Darwin came up with his theory. His theory is called evolution. We will apply this new knowledge to two other examples of evolution, mice and giraffes.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- How random changes in characteristics can lead to an advantage in an organism
- How the survival of these organisms leads to evolution
- How Charles Darwin came up with the theory of evolution
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