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Charles Darwin Is Born
Charles Robert Darwin, was a British naturalist, geologist and biologist. He is best known for his contributions to the science of evolution. His theory is that all species of life have descended over time from common ancestors. Charles was born in Shrewbury, United Kingdom. -
Darwin Joins Shrewsb School
When his mother died in 1817, Charles was sent to the boarding school with his brother Erasmus. -
Attends University of Edinburgh
Charles Darwin studies medicine at University of Edinburgh. He finds that he dislikes blood, so he leaves the University to attend Christ College. -
Voyages to South America
Joins HMS Beagle to voyage to South America, and later travels around the world with HMS Beagle.During this time, the Bible and God was taken to be literal. People believed the Earth was only a few thousand years old. During his voyage he began to see evidence of life being much older than what is stated in the Bible. -
Observations on the Coast of Chile
Darwin reads his first scientific paper at the Geological Society in London. -
Evolutionary Theory
Charles Darwin had a radical theory that new species emerge naturally, by the process of evolution. This theory refuted the idea that species were created-by God ( Frank J. Sulloway "Charles Darwin" 2005). The creationist theory was well-established, and there was fascinating evidence that supported the idea that things were designed with intent. Darwin was daring with his crucial insight that species evolve by natural selection. -
Geographic Isolation
Darwin conducted experiments to prove that seeds,plants, and animals could reach oceanic islands, where they might produce new species in geographic isolation. Geographic isolation refers to a group of animals, plants, and other species that become separated from swapping genetic material with other animals of the same species. How a species will develop in this type of isolation is difficult to predict (Worsham, Julius, Nice, Diaz, & Huffman 2017). -
On the Origin of Species
He published his landmark book, On the Origin of Species. This book discussed the theory of evolution and the process of natural selection. This book gained lots interest and attention. It created a very intense debate. Darwin implied that we descended from Apes. -
The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication
Charles Darwin wrote and published The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication in 1868. This book focuses on genetics (Charles Darwin "Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication" 2016). Within this book Darwin discusses interbreeding, crossbreeding, hybridism, and inheritance of animals and plants. -
The Descent of Man
The Descent of Man in Charles Darwin's second book. This book focuses on human evolution in relation to sex. Darwin applies his theory of evolution to discuss sexual selection, biological adaption, and how this evolutionary process is interconnected with natural selection. -
The Expression of the Emotions
Darwin publishes The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals. His research tests the ability to recognise facial expressions. https://youtu.be/577WhxM2l2E -
Insectivorous Plants Published
Charles Darwin is fascinated by the insectivorous plants ability to digest food in a way that is similar to animals. https://youtu.be/PxQj0xjObVE -
The Death of Charles Darwin
