The Voyage of the Beagle Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 140 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Voyage of the Beagle Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 140 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Chapter 1

• Darwin begins his scientific observations at St. Jago (Sao Tiago), the primary island in the Cape de Verd group located to the west of Africa.

• It is clear that his investigations will include flora and fauna, geological formations, and sociological differences he encounters.

• His journal records the detail with which he makes his careful observations and establishes his credentials as a good choice for such a scientific expedition.

• From the beginning of the journey, Darwin begins collecting specimens to send back to England.
• The Beagle sets sail across the Atlantic, navigating close to St. Paul's Rocks, about 600 miles east of Brazil, indicating the planned course for circumnavigation of the globe.

• The first islands visited by Darwin have little to report of interest to the purpose of the trip.

• The state of Bahia in Brazil gives Darwin his first opportunity to observe a rain forest with its vast...

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