This document provides an introduction to the topic of evolution in biology. It defines evolution and key related terms like natural selection and reproductive success. It outlines several learning objectives around evolution and natural selection. The document then provides a historical overview of the major figures in the development of the theory of evolution, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, and Gregor Mendel. It also lists several forms of evidence that support the theory of evolution, such as the fossil record, carbon dating, biogeography, convergent evolution, homology, and molecular biology.