By: Liann Odents

I Wonder
The Science Behind Human Evolution
 Claim

My claim is that we all have something in common.

This meaning that we all have one origin, one
ancestor, something of the sort that we “evolved”
from.
 Human Evolution Theory
The theory of human evolution is the theory that humans evolved from
primates, or ape like creatures.

How did it begin? Purposeless life

Darwin's theory looks past to the blunt,
This theory began in 1856, harsh purposeless life given. Thought of
when a skull was found in we are just apart of a food chain and a
the Neander Valley of reproductive system in constant motion.
Germany. The skull Darwin came with such theories in such a
seemed half ape, half time with observation this one in
human. After this finding particular he studied the perfection of ant
people fuelled the debate, trails or honeybee combs, showing the
and stepped up with the cycle does not stop of their reproductive
search of more skeletons. system with the dying of many everyday.
 “
In 1859, Charles Darwin published
Origin of Species. This theorised that
all living things had some type of
common ancestor.
 Reasoning
◉ Many scientist of today believe in Charles Darwin's
Origins of Species theory, even after 150 years it still
stands strong with all the understanding of DNA and all
the highly sophisticated equipment we have.

◉ Darwin also argues that the unique trait each species

has, is apart of their role to life. Having each variation is
hereditary from parent to offspring (on to survival of the
fittest).
 Survival of the Fittest
(Natural Selection)
Darwin brought this theory into light with the help of Herbert
Spencer. Spencer read Darwin's book Origin of Species, after reading
this he started using the phrase “Survival of the Fittest”(1859).

This theorise the development of DNA changing only for the benefits.
For example, Insects become resistant to pesticides very quickly,
sometime in one generation. If an insect is resistant to the chemical,
most of the offspring will also be resistant. Considering that insect
generations can be a matter of weeks, insects in an area can become
immune to a chemical within months.
 Creationism
The theory where all living organisms were created from “inanimate”
rather than a natural process.

How did it begin? Purpose?

Creationism is followed in
many religions, but each
having different “start”
times. Many believe with the
big gap of Adam that the
years before that we had
creation such as the Day-Age
theory and Gap theory. Thus
many still neglect it states
Adam was created at the
beginning of time.
With many following
religions based off
creationism they think of life
as a “mission” or “purpose”
they were put here to fulfill a
job and change a life.
Instead of life being thought
of as you in a food chain or a
reproduction system.
Reason

● Many are believed to lean against religion to keep

themselves going in life, living each day like it's
their only chance to redeem or live in general.
Many might being scared to not have a divine
path/plan in life.
 Stance
Why I chose this topic?
I chose this topic for the reason
of my curiosity, having it always
getting the best of me and
doubting all thoughts. Also going
through trauma and seeing the
downs of life it questioned my
existence of a “father” one so
cruel to his own.
My stance
My stance would be with evolution,
because of my logical side and how it
adds up all the pieces of the puzzle. This
is still a developing theory, but so are all
things. My opinion is that people believe
in a higher power to keep sane, also
having a purpose or a faith in life. To
have self-respect instead of a harsh
critical mind or way of life, just having
each day “apart” of something.
 What I learned
➔ How creationism is not only one but
has gaps and many different theories
of “god”.
➔ Why Darwin was brought to the point
of this theory with in-advanced
technology.
➔ The hereditary of our unique traits are
theorised and became off of an
offspring
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