Ideas That Shaped Darwin's Thinking

In this lesson, you'll learn more of the historical contributions of scientists to the theory of evolution by natural selection and why evolution is considered a theory and not a hypothesis.

As you work through this lesson, take notes on everything.

1. Watch the video lecture.
2. Read the lesson in your textbook.
3. Work through the Beyond Darwin: Ideas that Shaped Science Interactivity.
4. Take the quiz.

Video Transcript

Review

Review your notes for these vocabulary term (just one):

• artificial selection

If you missed it, look for it as you read this lesson in your textbook.