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The Voyage of the Beetle
A journey around the world with Charles Darwin and the Search for the Solution to the Mystery of Mysteries, as Narrated by Rosie, an Articulate Beetle.

Classroom Activities

You can do the same kinds of experiments that Charles Darwin did. Try the hands-on activities below. (Be sure to check for new activities from time to time.)

Activities:

Coming Soon: Family Trees

1. Darwin's Orchestra (an ideal science fair project)

2. Natural Selection Inquiry I (designed to conform to New Mexico State Science Standards)

3. Natural Selection Inquiry II

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1. Darwin's Orchestra

Can earthworms hear? Darwin wanted to know.

He gathered some earthworms and had members of
his family play music for them.

    What kind of experiment could you set up to find out more about hearing in earthworms or other insects? (This might be a good science fair project.)

    Click here to read Darwin's own words about his experiments with earthworm hearing.

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