Charles Darwin: biographical writing
Why this, why now
In this unit, pupils research Charles Darwin's life and evolution theory in order to write a biography. The biography is written chronologically, from his early life to university, his trip to the Galapagos and his theory of evolution. Finally, pupils present information about evolution to a group.
Prior knowledge requirements
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Charles Darwin: biographical writing
In this unit, pupils research Charles Darwin's life and evolution theory in order to write a biography. The biography is written chronologically, from his early life to university, his trip to the Galapagos and his theory of evolution. Finally, pupils present information about evolution to a group.
7 lessons- Planning a biography about Charles Darwin's life and theory of evolution
- Researching Charles Darwin's life
- Writing the first half of a biography about Darwin and his theory of evolution
- Researching Charles Darwin's theory of evolution
- Identifying features of a biography in preparation for writing about Darwin
- Writing the second half of a biography about Darwin and his theory of evolution
- Presenting information about evolution