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Teaching Theory of evolution by natural selection

Theory of evolution by natural selection

Charles Darwin developed what we now call "the theory of evolution by natural selection." Darwin's observations on the Galápagos Islands suggested that animals are well-suited for their specific environments

CK-12 (Middle School)

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How did Darwin's observations of the animals on the Galapagos Islands lead him to form the theory of evolution?
STANDARDS:
RST.1 - Analysis & Evidence, RST.2 - Main Ideas, RST.8 - Evaluate Claim/Hypothesis

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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