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Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin. 1809-1882. Brief Biography. Born: Feb. 12, 1809 in England Joined the crew of the H.M.S. Beagle after college to sail around the world. Studied plants and animals everywhere he went. . Video: Who Was Charles Darwin?.

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Charles Darwin

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  1. Charles Darwin 1809-1882

  2. Brief Biography Born: Feb. 12, 1809 in England Joined the crew of the H.M.S. Beagle after college to sail around the world. Studied plants and animals everywhere he went.

  3. Video: Who Was Charles Darwin? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmphlbRhLu8&feature=player_embedded

  4. The H.M.S. Beagle’s Voyage

  5. The Galapagos Islands

  6. The Galapagos Islands Darwin’s observations from the… Fossils are linked to still living organisms by similar structures. Patterns of diversity: Species with similar features suited to different environments Geographic Isolation: Each island had a unique climate that the animals and plants were specifically suited for.

  7. The Galapagos Islands Geographic Reproductive Isolation and the Giant Tortoise Dome-Shaped Shell Intermediate Shell Saddle-Backed Shell

  8. The Galapagos Islands Patterns of Diversity: Galapagos Finches Where is the most competition? Hypothesize how each beak shape aids the bird in their specific diet? Why are there so many variations? Each type of Finch had a specific beak shape dependant on the environment and food sources available there.

  9. Video: Welcome to the Galapagos Islands http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzAvFtQv3oQ

  10. Video: The Loneliest Animal on the Plant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR3Z4p5hspI&feature=player_embedded

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