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Scientific American

Scientific American: Happy 200th Birthday Charles Darwin: In Depth Reports

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the thinking of Charles Darwin, and read how his theory of evolution survives, thrives, and shapes the way we learn about nature. (February 2009)
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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...
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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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Cornell University

Cornell University: Library: Charles Darwin After the Origin

For Students 9th - 10th
In honor of Darwin's 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of the publication of "The Origin of the Species," Cornell has put together an extensive collection of Darwin's work during the last two decades of his life.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Darwin

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is an online companion of museum-mounted exhibition about Darwin and his revolutionary theory. It covers Darwin's upbringing, influences, and discoveries employing a rich mix of media: text, photographs, videos, sound...
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Other

University of Maryland: Darwin Wallace Evolution Paper

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive description of the papers on Natural Selection published by both Darwin and Wallace in 1858. Includes full copy of Wallace's paper, 'On the Law which has regulated the Introduction of New Species.' Also includes...
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Other

About darwin.com

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Complex Relations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this text excerpted from Chapter 3, "Struggle for Existence," of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species," Darwin draws on firsthand and historical information for his observations about evolution.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Social Darwinism 1857

For Students 9th - 10th
Herbert Spencer's article "Progress: It's Law and Cause" in which he discusses his theories of evolution prior to Darwin's publishing.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Rewriting the Book of Nature

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the work of Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution. This comprehensive resource includes information about Darwin's life in addition to the process of species evolution.
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Alfred Russel Wallace

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete resource including a biography, chronology, examples of Wallace's published work, quotes, and interviews.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Theory of Laissez Faire [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The economic philosophy of laissez-faire was espoused by Adam Smith in his book, Wealth of Nations. Read about the concepts of this philosophy, how it pertained to American business in the late 19h century, and what the drawbacks to...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Taking Issue: Evolution and Religious Faith

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what five different religions have to say about the shaping of life and evolution. [August 8, 2005]