How did Charles Darwin become one of the most recognized names in biology? Introduce young naturalists to the early history of Darwin using a brief Fuse School Evolution video. The narrator discusses Darwin's beginnings as a theology student, how he came to be a member of the H.M.S. Beagle scientific crew, and his remarkable observations made in the Galapagos Islands.

Concepts

charles darwin, natural selection, geology, the galapagos islands, galapagos finches, animal adaptations, nature, animal species, evolution

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Kick off an evolution unit with the video
• Follow up with an in-depth look at Darwin's finch findings

Classroom Considerations

• The resource gives an overview of the topic of natural selection, making it suitable for learners with little or no prior knowledge

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Narrator brings a more personal side of Darwin to light by describing his hobbies and innate curiosity
• The video sets the stage for continued study of natural selection and related topics by relating a well-rounded list of discoveries made during his five-year voyage

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2