Lesson Summary: Darwin and Wallace: Natural selection

Lesson summary for... Darwin and Wallace: Natural selection Author/Source: UC Museum of Paleontology

Overview:	Darwin and Wallace came up with the idea of natural selection, but their idea of how evolution occurs was not without predecessors. This article is located within History of Evolutionary Thought.
Concepts:	This lesson covers the following concepts: Evolution results from selection acting upon genetic variation within a population. Science is a human endeavor. Scientists use artificial selection as a model to learn about natural selection.
Grade Level:	9-12
Time:	10 minutes
Teacher Background:	Explore these links for additional information on the topics covered in this lesson: Nature of Science Natural Selection
Teaching Tips:	This historical perspective will give students a glimpse of the people behind the science. A classroom discussion of this article may enchance student learning.