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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Theory of Evolution Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide looks at Darwin's theory of evolution and natural selection. It also looks at some of the evidence supporting the theory of evolution (comparative...
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E Fossils: Step by Step: Evolution of Bipedalism

For Students 9th - 10th
In this tutorial, students will identify the fossil evidence for the evolution of bipedalism then hypothesize about the evolutionary pressures affecting bipedal behavior.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Laetoli Footprints

For Students 9th - 10th
This Evolution video segment describes how the famous track fossils known as the Laetoli footprints might have been formed and what they can reveal about the creatures who left them.
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Science Daily

Science Daily: The Oldest Homo Sapiens

For Students 9th - 10th
The oldest fossils of modern humans (Homo Sapiens) found near Omo Kibish, Ethiopia, have been identified as being approximately 196,000 years old. This article points out the amazing significance of these findings.
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University of Washington

University of Washington: The Great Rift Valley of Eastern Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Great Rift Valley complete with a discussion of the plate tectonics, volcanoes, and climate of the valley. Of particular interest is the section on Apekind to Mankind: Human Evolution in the Great Rift Valley. Reasons...
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Talk Origins Archive

Talk Origins: Homo Floresiensis: The Hobbit

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discusses the find in 2003 of fossils that are thought to be a dwarf human species. Please note that there are creationist responses listed as well as rebuttals.
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University of Kentucky

Kentucky Geological Survey: How Is Coal Formed?

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the evolution of dead plant matter into coal.
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Utct Digi Morph: Digital Morphology the University of Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
A dynamic archive of information on digital morphology and high-resolution X-ray computed tomography of biological specimens.

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