Who Was Charles Darwin? How One Voyage Changed Science | Middle School

Meet Charles Darwin, the scientist whose incredible voyage changed our understanding of life on Earth forever! In this engaging middle school biography, discover how a young naturalist's five-year journey on the HMS Beagle led to one of the most important scientific theories ever - evolution by natural selection.

What You'll Learn: 
✅ Charles Darwin's early life and education 
✅ How he joined the HMS Beagle expedition 
✅ Amazing discoveries in the Galapagos Islands 
✅ How Darwin's finches inspired his thinking 
✅ The story behind "On the Origin of Species" 
✅ Why Darwin's work matters today

Perfect for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students studying life science, biology, and scientific history. This video aligns with NGSS standards MS-LS4 and supports understanding of how scientists develop theories.