Students examine how natural selection creates antibiotic-resistant bacteria, recognize applications of evolutionary principles for medicine, agriculture, and conservation, and discuss how science contributes to decisions in context of...

Young scholars explore the topics of faith and science as they relate to the origins of life. They consider the major points of Darwin's Theory of Evolution and brainstorm various explanations of how life began. Students investigate...

Students are introduced to how the process of evolution works. As a class, they review the characteristics of natural selection and how those with advantageous traits reproduce and survive. To test this theory of natural selection,...

In this psychology activity, students complete 5 short answer questions about traits, mutations and the theory of natural selection.

High schoolers gain an understanding of the Darwinian theory of evolution, examine how Darwin's theory has been adopted by ruling elites in order to justify their position in power, compare religious and historical responses to Darwin's...

In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Charles Darwin. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive learning exercise. 

Students are introduced to the concept of evolution by natural selection from a historical standpoint. They examine the evidence and arguments that support the theory of natural selection.

Students research the life of Charles Darwin and his voyage on the Beagle.

Young scholars get a look into the life of dogs-from their origins and basic biology, through selective breeding, and into how dogs have become intricate parts of everyday life for many people worldwide.

Young scholars explain the current nationwide debate regarding the teaching of intelligent design alongside evolution in public schools. They examine the content of the debate and then analyze and critique the merits and flaws of both...

In this English worksheet, students read "Jogging Barefoot Healthier Than In Shoes," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.

Explore the harsh climate of Antarctica and its wildlife. Participate in experiments to determine how humans survive in the continent's climate, and address the difficulties faced by scientists.

Using a dichotomous key, pupils identify characteristics of fish who live in the Great Lakes and explain how these features help them survive. In small groups, class members discover what features scientists consider important and...

Sixth graders classify and organize information about ancient China. In this Chinese history lesson, 6th graders create word search puzzles and record the processes they used to create them.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at the theories of evolution, plate tectonics, and global warming.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at the theories of evolution, plate tectonics, and global warming.

Paper from Progressive Humanism focusing on cultural selection in conjunction with Darwin's theory of natural selection.

Explore isolated volcanic islands. Charles Darwin's observations and collections of the Galapagos wildlife in 1835 contributed to his theory of evolution by natural selection. [7:08]