Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Lynn Margulis
Read the biography of Lynn Margulis in this article. Learn how her endosymbiotic theory of eukaryotic cell development revolutionized our understanding of the origin of life.
Scientific American
Scientific American: The Origin of Oxygen in Earth's Atmosphere
The breathable air we enjoy today originated from tiny organisms, although the details remain lost in geologic time. Scientific American helps uncover this mystery.
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Astrobiology Magazine: The Rise of Oxygen
A look into what controls the rise of oxygen on the Earth and maybe on other planets as well.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Origins of Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] There is good evidence that life has probably existed on Earth for most of Earth's history. Fossils of blue-green algae found in Australia are the oldest fossils of...
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Earth Sky: The Earth's First Breathable Atmosphere
Find out about the perfect storm of conditions that allowed Earth's atmosphere to contain oxygen.
Science Struck
Science Struck: How Was the Earth Created
This resource gives a detailed explanation of the stages that the Earth and the solar system went through beginning with their origins in the Big Bang up to the present time.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Creating a Life Form
In this particular lesson plan, the students will create an unknown life form and planet. The creation of the life forms will begin at the chemical level and be explained throughout the levels of organization to the level of organism....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Threshold Card: Threshold 5 Life
A printable card that discusses the ingredients and conditions necessary to form life.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quiz: How Did Life Begin and Change
A five question quiz over the concepts about the beginning of life on Earth. Test your knowledge of this topics.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gallery: How Did Life Begin and Change?
A gallery of information about how life begin and became more complex.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Rna Origin of Life Quiz
Try this quiz about RNA and the origin of life.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Guide, Slides, and Text Reader
A unit guide for teachers who want to use the Big History Project. Unit includes resources on how life began and changed, how do Earth and life interact, and evolution.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Characteristics and Origins of Life Study Guide
A general overview of the origin and characteristics of life.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Intimate Strangers: Unseen Life on Earth
This PBS documentary provides an overview of the microbial world and offers an exciting glimpse into the field of microbiology. Meet scientists from around the world investigating the microbial world in diverse locations, from a...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Evidence of Evolutionary Transitions
Charles Darwin's theory that all living organisms are connected in some way has been confirmed through intense studies over centuries. Understand the similarities that bond all things living to the same family tree by checking out this...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: First Cells
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the first cells and the evolution of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: The Tree of Life Infographic
An activity for students to explore an infograph to compare the similarities and differences between human and other species.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Earth Forms and Life Begins Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on the origin of life.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 4.11 First Cell
Learn about the first form of life on Earth, the cell.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 4.9 Origin of Species
Understand how species develop and change over time.
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Evolution and Creation
A short discussion covering the controversy between those who believe in evolution and the "creationists." The author suggests that it is possible to be a Christian and still believe in evolution.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: First Organic Molecules
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines how the first organic molecules were formed.