Beagle Voyage
Key Stage:
3
Topics:
Art and design
Geography
History
Science
Technology
Ages:
11-14
Using a range of primary sources, including letters diary entries and contemporary images, the activities give pupils an understanding of Darwin’s experience aboard HMS Beagle. Activities reflect on the past and make comparisons with modern expeditions.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the activities pupils will be able to:
- describe details of Darwin’s voyage, why it was significant and the impact that it has had
- reflect on key relationships in Darwin’s younger life
- understand principles of collecting and conserving specimens
- analyse and compare historical sources
- compare 19th century and contemporary expeditions
Devonport, England: Design and Technology
Design a cabin for Darwin.
Duration: 50 minutes
Duration: 50 minutes
St Jago: History
All at sea! Find out what life was like for Darwin on board.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Botofugo Bay: English
Describe the magical sights that Darwin saw in a poem or word cloud.
Duration: 1 hour
Duration: 1 hour
Port St Julian: Science
Sending specimens home: How did Darwin collect, conserve and pack up his specimens ?
Duration: 2 x 1 hour
Duration: 2 x 1 hour
Galapagos Islands: Science/ Geography
Read about Darwin’s adventures and plan your own expedition.
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
