The Voyage of the Beagle

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-voyage-of-the-beagle

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is The Voyage of the Beagle known for?Empirical data and observations supporting the theory of evolution by natural selection
2. What is the scientific name of the ship?HMS Beagle
3. What is the original publication title?Journal and Remarks
4. What was the main goal of the Beagle's second expedition?The main goal was to chart the coastlines of South America.
5. How long did the voyage last?It lasted nearly five years, longer than the planned two years.

Circumnavigation: The act of sailing or traveling all the way around something, like the Earth.
Empirical Evidence: Information gathered through observation and experimentation, rather than theory alone.
Natural Selection: The process where organisms with traits better suited to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more.