The History Cat
The History Cat: Charles Darwin & the Theory of Evolution
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...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Darwin and the Theory of Evolution
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Influences on Darwin
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how early thinkers influenced Darwin's development of evolutionary theory.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 4.2 Influences on Darwin
Learn about Darwin's influences that led to his discoveries of change in species over time.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Darwin's Voyage of the Beagle
[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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Darwin's Voyage of the Beagle
[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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Darwin's Voyage of the Beagle
[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.
Other
Plant Explorers: Erasmus Darwin (1731 1802)
This site gives a detailed account Erasmus Darwin and his accomplishments in science and other areas.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: Social Darwinism in the Gilded Age
Discusses Social Darwinism and the negative repercussions it had on society during the Gilded Age. Includes questions for students at end.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Social Darwinism 1857
Herbert Spencer's article "Progress: It's Law and Cause" in which he discusses his theories of evolution prior to Darwin's publishing.
Other
Darwin the Expression of the Emotions in Man & Animals
This site provides the full text to Charles Darwin's "The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals," published in 1872. As the title suggests, this work explores how humans and animals display emotions such as fear, anger, disdain,...
PBS
Nova: Intelligent Design on Trial: Darwin's Predictions
The resource examines the prophetic ideas of Charles Darwin. The interactive activity explores evolution, embryology, and the evolution of humans. The activity consists of a printable version, interactive version, and sources for the...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour Extra: 200 Years Later, Darwin's Theories Still Inspire
Explore this concise article detailing Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution and follow with discussion questions.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Charles Darwin
This site features the author Charles Darwin including the full text of the nonfiction book Origin of Species.
Other
The Rise of Evolutionary Biology: Darwin's Ideas
These pages are part of a site called "Evolution," that accompany a textbook by the same name. Mark Ridley is the author. This section is about Darwin, his travels, and his observations that led to "On The Origins Of Species."
Other
About darwin.com
This comprehensive site gives you all you need to know about Darwin and more. A timeline, pictures, books Darwin wrote, and links are just a few of the topics you will find on this site.
Other
Strange Science: Charles Lyell
A brief description of Charles Lyell and his work "The Principles of Geology" which includes the concept of uniformitarianism. A description of his views on evolution and a comparison to Charles Darwin.
W. W. Norton
W.w. Norton & Company: Alfred Russel Wallace's Comments on Darwinism
An excerpt from "Darwinism: an Exposition of the Theory of Natural Selection with some of its Applications", by Alfred Wallace. He was a contemporary of Darwin who is credited as the co-developer of the theory of natural selection.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Adaptive Radiation: Darwin's Finches
Finches on the Galapagos Islands have evolved to exploit almost every possible niche. This diagram shows the range of food sources available on the island and the different beak shapes adapted to exploit each of them. Includes background...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Darwin Manuscripts Project
Background information and slideshow presentation on creating the Origin of Species scientific manuscripts.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: The Autobiography of Charles Darwin
Resource presents multiple digital formats of this literary text. You can read about the famous scientist's life in his own words, as he recalled his thoughts and actions for his children.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Darwin's Frog (Rhinoderma Darwinii)
Explore the world of Darwin's Frog, named after Charles Darwin. Students will gain a greater understanding of this amphibian through statistics and information on their appearance, diet, habitat, and more.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Darwin, Evolution, & Natural Selection
Examine Charles Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle and his ideas about evolution and natural selection.
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin was born in England on February 12, 1809. He was a "naturalist," best known for his theories of evolution. Darwin collected evidence that all life on Earth "evolved" from a common ancestry. He studied the process of...