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Online Course for Teachers: Teaching Evolution

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 SESSION 2: How Does Darwin's Theory Illustrate the Process of Science?

Explore the development of evolutionary thought and how Darwin's development of his theory of natural selection illustrates the processes of science.

Engage
Explore:
Explain:
Elaborate:
Evaluate:
Resources:

List of useful evolution resources about this topic.

Learning Goals:

At the end of this session you will know:
• The differences between the theories of evolution proposed by Darwin, Wallace, and Lamarck

• How Darwin used processes of science to develop his theory of evolution

• The components of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection

Facilitator Notes for this Session

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