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Charles Darwin, as a result of observations on a round the world
expedition, backed by years of experimentation and discussion and linked to developing knowledge of geology and fossils, proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection. |
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How did Charles Darwin come up with the theory of evolution by natural selection? Look at exhibition to show the wide variety of organisms that live, or have lived, on Earth.
Discuss how they were all formed. |
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Theory of evolution by natural selection invovles: ? Individual organisms within a particular species show a wide range of
variation for a characteristic.
? Individuals with characteristics most suited to the environment are more likely to survive to breed successfully.
? The characteristics that have enabled these individuals to survive are
then passed on to the next generation.
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What does the theory of eveolution by natural selection involve? Draw a flow diagram to explain natural selection. |
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Students should appreciate that the theory of evolution by natural
selection developed over time and from information gathered by many scientists.
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What lead to the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection? |
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Darwin published his ideas in On the Origin of Species (1859). There was much controversy surrounding these revolutionary new ideas.
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What was the name of the book that Charles Darwin published his ideas in andwere people happy with it? |
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The theory of evolution by natural selection was only gradually accepted because:
? the theory challenged the idea that Ood made all the animals and
plants that live on Earth
? there was insufficient evidence at the time the theory was published
to convince many scientists
? the mechanism of inheritance and variation was not known until
50 years after the theory was published.
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Why did it take a long time for the theory of evolution by natural selection to be accepted? |
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