Darwin and the Galapagos (Part 4)

What You'll Learn

Charles Darwin observed that finches on different Galapagos Islands had different beak shapes suited to their food sources. This helped him develop the theory of natural selection.

Key Words

recessive
mutation

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Charles Darwin observed that finches on different Galapagos Islands had different beak shapes suited to their food sources. This helped him develop the theory of natural selection.

Step 2 — Do

Build your model using the materials provided.

Step 3 — Observe

Look for patterns in your observations.

Step 4 — Record

Make a graph or chart showing your results.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Who is known for the theory of natural selection?