In this activity, you will be creating a concept table of the theories of evolution. You will be given the names of nine scientists that have had an impact on what we currently believe about evolution and you will explore their ideas and theories. You will complete a table that follows the theories of evolution through time. Your table will include the following scientists:

Linnaeus
Hutton
Lamarck
Malthus
Cuvier
Lyell
Darwin
Mendel
Wallace
The table will include the name of the scientist, approximate dates, explanations of the concepts they explored, and the general theory or topic they are credited with.

Below is the table you will fill in, with an example of what one part of the table might look like. Use the example to guide you with how much detail is required and how in-depth your responses must be. Be sure to include the following key terms somewhere in your table.

Key Terms: gradualism, catastrophism, taxonomy, use & disuse theory, paleontology, binomial nomenclature, evolution, natural selection, uniformitarianism, inheritance