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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An introduction to Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution by natural selection is offered for students. Meet the writers who influenced Darwin to develop his...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Theory of Evolution Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide looks at Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection. It also looks at some of the evidence supporting the theory of evolution (comparative...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: A Brief Summary of Lamarck's Theory of Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Lamarck's theory of evolution, which was developed before Charles Darwin's own theory, and how it fared over time. The core ideas in Lamarck's theory are described and his theory and Darwin's are compared. Lamarck's ideas...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Do you ever wonder why some birds are big like ostriches and some birds are small like robins? Or why a lion has a mane while a leopard has spots? In the 19th...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: The Theory of Evolution

For Students 3rd - 9th
This slideshow provides a brief overview of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution, natural selection and survival of the fittest.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 4.1 Theory of Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution through his observations in the Galapagos Islands.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Charles Darwin & the Theory of Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the events of Charles Darwin's own evolution into a scientist and how he developed his Theory of Evolution. Also discusses the immense resistance to his ideas that he faced from all fronts. Even today, many people refuse to...
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University of California

Ucmp: Evolution: Theory and Science

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to Darwin's theory of evolution with hyperlinks to other topics on evolution, including a timeline of evolutionary thought.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Charles Darwin: Introduction to the Theory of Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
The main concepts in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution are described, how natural selection works, and the ongoing criticism of evolution from Creationists.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Extra: 200 Years Later, Darwin's Theories Still Inspire

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this concise article detailing Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution and follow with discussion questions.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Religion & Science

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Darwin's Voyage of the Beagle

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes Darwin's observations on the Galapagos Islands that led to his theory of evolution.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Darwin's Voyage of the Beagle

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes Darwin's observations on the Galapagos Islands that led to his theory of evolution.
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Museums Victoria

Melbourne Museum: Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Although this is an education kit intended to accompany an exhibition on evolution at this museum. it is useful for high school Biology classes for its excellent background information on the latest ideas about the theory of evolution,...
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Darwin and the Theory of Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will be able to identify important ideas Darwin developed during the voyage of the Beagle, and give examples of his observations that supported those ideas.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Darwin's Voyage of the Beagle

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes Darwin's observations on the Galapagos Islands that led to his theory of evolution.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Influences on Darwin

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What did other scientists say about evolution? Check out this module to understand how Darwin developed his theory of evolution by natural selection and the ways...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Evolutionary Biology: Agassiz, Louis

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Louis Agassiz, a natural historian and a contemporary of Charles Darwin. He was most famous for developing his theory of an Ice Age. Agassiz argued vehemently against the theory of evolution, based on his interpretations of...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection

For Students 9th - 10th
Darwin's theory of natural selection and his ideas about evolution are explained here.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Evolution of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the evolution of life and Darwin's theory of evolution.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Darwin's Letters: Collecting Evidence

For Students 9th - 10th
This group of letters is a sample of the extensive correspondence Darwin carried on with a wide group of friends and colleagues as he collected evidence to support his theory of evolution by natural selection. From Charles Darwin's...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geological Institute: Evolution and the Fossil Record

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Geological Institute has done an excellent job of defining and explaining evolution in this online booklet. Darwin, fossils, natural selection, and change over time are some of the concepts that are covered. Make sure to see...
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New York Times

New York Times: Charles Darwin and Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
An outstanding collection of materials for learning about Charles Darwin and Evolution. There are many different lessons on the topics of evolution, paleontology, biodiversity, and adaptation. Each lesson is paired with an actual New...