Changes over time: Darwin's kit list

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This activity investigates science during Darwin’s time and now. Students are introduced to the scientific equipment Darwin had on board ‘The Beagle’ and consider its purpose. Resources in English.

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Introduction

Learning objectives

To consider the development of scientific methods and thinking over time.

Students’ outcomes

To compare and contrast how science and scientific research have developed and improved over time.

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Changes over time: Darwin's kit list

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Dr. Sylvia Earle and Salome Buglass, Marine Ecologist at the Charles Darwin Foundation are traveling down in the submersible for an exploratory dive in the twilight zone a couple of miles off Wolf Island © Rolex/Franck Gazzola

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Changes over time: Darwin's kit list

Introduction

Learning objectives

Students’ outcomes

Resources in English

Changes over time: Darwin's kit list

Available downloads

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