Charles Darwin - The Theory Of Natural Selection

Learn about Charles Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection with this neato cartoon!

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VOICES-
Narrator - Rebecca Duenow
Darwin - Chris "Mo" Mochinski
Chalk - Chris "Mo" Mochinski

DIRECTED BY - Rebecca Duenow
ANIMATION - Chris "Mo" Mochinski

[drusully]

Two things i need during quarantine:
1. A will to live


2. The summary of How to Kill a Mockingbird

[zooeee_]

The Transcript: (its a bit long haha)

The theory of evolution was developed by Charles Darwin [sticks his tongue out, says "bleh."] and published in his
book "On the Origin of Species." He explained that natural selection is a
process behind evolution. Charles Darwin developed his theories after his
adventures upon the HMS Beagle. In his travels, he observed that creatures found
on the islands he visited were similar to ones found in the mainland, but
appeared to be slightly different. It wasn't until he returned home that he
came to the conclusion that species are specially modified to their environments,
and that's why they differ. He developed four conditions explaining
why this happens. Darwin's theory of natural selection by descent with
modification is testable and observable fact. [Thud] Experiments have been conducted in
the wild and in labs Let's dive deeper into Darwin's four conditions.
[Sound of Darwin walking in. Darwin mutters.]
Condition number one: Individuals within a population differ.
There are features that differ within populations of the same animal. In our case, the feature that
varies between our giraffes is neck length. [Blinking sound.] Some giraffes were born with long necks [Blink.],
Some were born with short necks. [Blink.]
Condition number two: The differences are, at least in part, passed from parents to offspring. [Darwin mutters.]
Darwin's descent with modification is the idea that offspring are fairly
similar to their parents with some genetic differences.
Condition number three: Some individuals are more successful at surviving and reproducing
than others. [Blink.] In the case of our giraffes, the long neck individual did not acquire
its neck by stretching to grab the leaves. [Munching sounds.] Instead, individuals within the population
were born with the neck length that was longer than others. [Continued munching sounds.]
[Blink.] Because a longer neck allowed them to reach the food that was otherwise unattainable,
it gave them an advantage. [Munching.]
Condition number four: The successful individuals succeed because of variant traits they have inherited,
and will pass on to their offspring. [Blink; Darwin mutters.] Giraffes with the longer-neck advantage
are in better health and able to pass this feature to their offspring. [Munch.]
Because this trait is more successful than shorter necks, more individuals in the
population have it. [Munching continues.] Over time, this process can result
in populations that specialized for particular environments, and may
eventually result in emergence of new species. In other words, natural selection
is an important process, though not the only process, by which evolution takes
place within a population of organisms. [Munch.]
Let's review. Individuals within a population differ.
The differences are at least, in part, passed from parents to offspring.
Some individuals are more successful at surviving and reproducing than others.
[Darwin speaks] Excuse me. [Sound of Darwin walking backward.]
The successful individuals succeed because of variant traits they have
inherited, and will pass on to their offspring.
That's all for now. Thanks for watching! [Blinking sound; Darwin mutters.]

[zuzannaorlewicz]

Anyone here for online

edit: omg thanks for all the likes 🥳

[pendularnuncius]

Imagine being the first giraffe to get a long neck. Like, "Holy shit they got leaves all the way up here too?"

[x.graceterry.x]

Comments: WHOS HERE FOR HOMEWORK IN QUARANTINE???
Me: I like giraffes.... :)

[zo]

I forgot my depression and released my stress by laughing at this animation LOL

[goldenturtle]

Go to 2:58 or

1. Individuals in a population differ

2. The differences are passed from parent to offspring.

3. Some individuals are more successful at surviving as bd reproducing than others

4. The successful individuals succeed because of variet traits they have inherited and will pass onto their of spring

[HonestlyAnnaFun]

Fact: Darwin spoke in "ma" Ma ma ma.

[allyluna]

I forgot to revise for a test and now im depending on this video to help me

[rachchelel]

thank you! this was a lot more clear then my textbook!

[tylerholle]

Probably one of the most educational videos I think I've ever watched in my life, like this youtube video literally changed my views on life forever. I mean what if there was a genetic mutation where I didn't like water, i would die man lol

[pricillamizpha]

it's so amazing in high school it was so difficult to understand that was past 3 years but now my first year at university i like it a lot coz I understand

[parthdesai]

If you are seeing this, please start this series again after 9 years. explaining complex concepts in a simple way with funny animations. Lovely. PLEASE.

[its_obviouz]

1. Individuals within a population differ.
2. The differences are, at least in part, passed from parents to offspring.
3. Some individuals are more successful at surviving and reproducing than others.
4. The successful individuals succeed because of variant traits they have inherited and will pass onto their offspring.




you're welcome

[Laura-msgs]

*individuals within a population differ
*the differences are at least in part are passed parent from offspring
*in some cases some offspring last longer with their adaptations

[sophzk]

there are so many comments like "who's here for online school/lockdown/quarantine" but like I'm pretty sure almost all of us are 😂

[sandro-nigris]

Very clear, funny and informative! Thanks!

[fl-glimjannaloreinangelg]

Good day! This is Janna Lim, a student at Caloocan City Science High School, Philippines. Me and my research partner are currently studying the effectiveness of our developed E-SIM (Electronic Strategic Intervention Material) in increasing the enthusiasm and knowledge of Grade 10 students on the Least Mastered Competencies in Biology, which are the evidence and occurences of evolution.

With those information, we actually wanted to include this video of yours in our content as we find it appropriate and helpful for students to better understand the topic. I am here to ask if we could have your permission for us to use this video to avoid any copyrights if we include it in our PowerPoint. Is it okay if we include this video of yours on our content? Don't worry, a proper APA citation will be done, to let everyone know that we do not own this video.

Your immediate reply will be very much appreciated. Thank you!

[thelammas]

At the heart of AI are neural nets, a brilliant example of radically sped up natural selection.

[AyrtonTwigg]

The silliness in the video made me laugh way more than it should have.