Charles Darwin and his Theory of Evolution Personal

Charles Darwin and his Theory of Evolution

Personal Information He was born on February 12 th, 1809, in England He studied Medicine at the University of Edinburgh (1825) He then went to Cambridge University to study Theology in 1827 He wrote the book “The Origin of Species” in 1859 He died in 1882

His adventure Darwin traveled on the ship HMS Beagle for about 5 years Darwin also visited some Spanish ruins and saw many different geological formations, fossil variations and live organisms

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Darwin’s Theory of Evolution 1. Variation -There are differences in every population Individuals in a particular species are not identical Differences make it easier for that individual to survive long enough to produce more offspring For example, some may have different coloured fur or skin so that they are less visible If these individuals mate with each other, they will pass on the advantage to their offspring Gradually more and more of that species will have the different coloured fur The species will have changed, or evolved

2. Competition. Organisms (plants and animals) fight for food

3. Offspring. Organisms have more babies than can survive

4. Genetics- Organisms pass traits on to their babies

5. Natural Selection- Those organisms with the most beneficial traits are more likely to survive and reproduce “the survival of the fittest”

In Conclusion Darwin was a British scientist He spent five years on a boat called the HMS Beagle doing research on plants and animals He created the idea of Natural Selection and the Theory of Evolution