Puzzle of life’s diversity Evolutionary theory Change over time Well-supported, testable explanation of phenomena
Voyage of the beagle Charles Darwin 1831 HMS Beagle Theory of Evolution
Darwin’s Observations Fossils Galapagos Islands Land Tortoises and Iguanas
An Ancient, Changing Earth Hutton and lyell Many millions Rain, heat, and cold temperatures
Hutton’s theory of geological change Hutton
Lyell’s Principles of Geology Life could change
Lamarck’s Theory of Evolution Lamarck Use Disuse Perfection Decrease in size incorrect
Population Growth Thomas Malthus Not enough food or space
Darwin Presents his Case Had the scientific community abuzz
Publication of the origin of species Natural selection
Natural variation and artificial selection Natural variation Artificial selection
Evolution by natural selection More organisms are produced than can survive, so only the most adapted/fit survive and reproduce. The others die and do not.
The struggle for existence Compete Food, space, mates
Survival of the Fittest Fitness Adaptation Survival of the fittest Natural selection
Descent with modification Common descent ancestor
Evidence of evolution 1. fossil record 2. homologous structures 3. vestigial structures 4. embryological similarities 5. biochemistry DEFINE THESE TERMS ON YOUR MOVIE NOTES PAGE