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ARKive’s latest learning resources are based around Charles Darwin's voyage on H.M.S. Beagle and his theory of evolution by natural selection.
Suitable for 11-16 year olds, these learning resources cover a range of science and biology subjects including: evolution, natural selection, variation, adaptation, classification and identification.
The learning resources include: classroom presentations, activities and handouts, as well as links to ARKive species profiles and scrapbooks.
Learning resources for 11 - 14 year olds
Teachers' notesThese learning resources explore the work of Charles Darwin and cover core science and biology subjects such as variation, classification, and identification.
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Darwin's observations
An introduction to the life and work of Darwin and the observations he made that led to his theory of evolution by natural selection.
Classroom presentation Species scrapbookEvolution
Natural selection
Variation -
Animal classification
Compare the similarities and differences between species to help classify them into different animal groups.
Classroom activity Handout Classification scrapbook
Classification -
Darwin's finches
Learn more about species variation and the use of identification keys by scientists.
Classroom activity Handout Finches scrapbookIdentification
Variation -
Identification keys - sharks and rays
Use this species identification key to identify some of the world’s most amazing sharks and rays.
Classroom activity Handout Sharks and rays scrapbookIdentification
Classification
Learning resources for 14 - 16 year olds
Teachers' notesThese learning resources cover core science and biology subjects, such as Darwin and his theory of evolution by natural selection, classification, variation and adaptation.
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Darwin and natural selection
An introduction to the four observations and two deductions that led Charles Darwin to form his theory of evolution.
Classroom presentation Evolution scrapbookEvolution
Natural selection -
Evolution and adaptation
Explore how different species are adapted to their way of life, and how common characteristics are used to classify them into groups.
Classroom activity Handout Adaptation scrapbookEvolution
Classification
Adaptation -
Primate evolution - family ties
Learn more about how all present-day primates, including human-beings, have evolved from a common ancestor.
Classroom activity Handout Family ties scrapbookEvolution
Adaptation -
Natural selection - the peppered moth
Investigate a famous case study for evolution - the peppered moth.
Classroom activity Handout Peppered moth species profile
Natural selection
ARKive's new education materials have been supported by the British Council's Darwin Now initiative, which looks at the impact of Darwin's ideas on contemporary biology, medicine and society.
