Evidence from the fossil record is used to support bird evolution from small carnivorous dinosaurs. In the student module, feathers, behavior, and skeletal structure are examined in an interactive lesson designed to impart a complete...

Access any one of thirty-six lectures from a biological sciences course, in audio, video, and text format. Coverage includes evolution, natural selection, the fossil record, the history of life on Earth, ecological communities,...

Learn about fossils throughout geological time. Includes images of different types of fossils.

A tutorial that explains the evolutionary history of arthropods. Within the history, students can learn about taxonomy, paleontology, fossils, and evolution. Each section includes key questions for students to focus on as they move...

The resource discusses fossil evidence of the intelligent design. The interactive activity explores five well-known fossil transitions that indicate Darwinian evolution in action. The activity consists of a printable version and...

Through informational text, online lab activities, virtual simulations, and video clips, students study the concepts of biological evolution.

Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over fossils, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.

Explore the evidence for evolution: anatomy, molecular biology, biogeography, fossils, & direct observation.

Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over evolution, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.

Take an interactive quiz over evolution. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.

Evolution is the change of inherited characteristics within a population over time through natural selection, which may result in the formation of a new species. Fossils provide a record of organisms that lived a long time ago. They also...

These pages are part of a site called "Evolution," that accompanies a textbook by the same name. Mark Ridley is the author, and in this section he discusses the evidence for evolution.

A very good article on the fossil evidence and the prominent theory on the evolution of birds. Addresses both sides and presents information. Predominently agrees with the pro-dinosaurian point of view.

This comprehensive exhibit provides a basic overview of the period, an image gallery of ancient ocean life, a look at the development of skeletons, and the emergence of animals with backbones. View an interesting video on how to become a...

See how fossils have shown evidence of evolution throughout the history of the Earth.

By examining fossils, scientists have collected evidence that supports the theory that species changed over time. As you read this article, study this evidence and critically evaluate whether it indicates that species may have arisen by...

As students dig for paper fossils, they make observations of brain size, teeth, hands, thumbs, trunks, pelvis, foot and big toes to determine characteristics of chimpanzees and humans. Then, they dig up and analyze a new fossil...

Takes a look at the fossils of sponges, and describes what they mean in terms of evolution.

Biography of Richard Leakey that deals with his paleontological work and his efforts to preserve African wildlife.

This home page describes what the museum has to offer. Links to the exhibits and more information is provided at the bottom of the site.

Multimedia-rich guide for anyone making their way through a study of human origin. Find information and analysis about the fossil record, comparative anatomy, theories, and the cultural adaptations of humans and their ancestors. With an...

This site can be viewed in 3 different languages. When a language is chosen information about the institute comes up and icons are presented for more information.

Find the human ancestor you are interested in and click on it either in the timeline or the list below for more details. Each fossil or reconstruction pictured includes links to more details about it.

Visit the virtual exhibits at this site to learn more about paleontology, the history of the earth, and life on earth. Use the information on this site to understand geology, geologic time, evolution, and phylogeny.