Charles Darwin

This Charles Darwin KS2 lesson introduces your class to the life and work of the famous scientist whose ideas changed the way people understood the natural world. Best known for his theory of evolution by natural selection, Charles Darwin studied plants, animals and fossils to explain how living things adapt and change over time. Lesson 1: Charles Darwin In this lesson, children will be introduced to the famous naturalist Charles Darwin, and discover how his study of finches collected from the Galapagos Islands led to him proposing his theory of evolution by natural selection. After the main teaching input and class discussion, children will show and discuss their knowledge and understanding of this concept. In the alternative activity, they can take part in a 'bird beak' investigation, where they explore how different beak types may be advantageous or disadvantageous according to the food available. Included in this ready-to-teach Charles Darwin Special People pack is a detailed plan, a set of informative slides for the teaching input, differentiated activity ideas and printable resources. What's included: Lesson plan Slides Activity ideas Differentiated worksheets Bird Beak Activity Teacher Notes Recording Sheet Question Sheet