Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Biology: Charles Darwin I: The Origin of Species
Instructional module focusing on the early work of Charles Darwin. Discusses Darwin's key role in supporting and describing the theory of evolution as driven by natural selection. Site also includes an interactive practice quiz and links...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Charles Darwin
A short biography of Charles Darwin, and how he discovered evolutionary theory and natural selection.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Darwin's Letters: Collecting Evidence
This group of letters is a sample of the extensive correspondence Darwin carried on with a wide group of friends and colleagues as he collected evidence to support his theory of evolution by natural selection. From Charles Darwin's...
Museums Victoria
Melbourne Museum: Evolution
Although this is an education kit intended to accompany an exhibition on evolution at this museum. it is useful for high school Biology classes for its excellent background information on the latest ideas about the theory of evolution,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Darwin, Evolution, and Faith
Can ancient scriptural accounts of the world's creation by God be reconciled with Darwin's new story? This article looks at three responses to this question: Conflict, Contrast, and Convergence.
California State University
Urbanowicz on Darwin: The Life & Death of Charles Darwin
This resource provides a paper written by Dr. Charles Urbanowicz, anthropologist at California State University. It deals extensively with the life and death of Charles Darwin, his research, and the publication of his book, "The Origin...
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.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Library: Charles Darwin After the Origin
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Evolution of Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Meet Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution and natural selection. Understand why adaptations are important.
University of Pennsylvania
Project Gutenberg: The Autobiography of Charles Darwin
This site provides the text of "The Autobiography of Charles Darwin" by Charles Darwin.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Charles Darwin's Evidence for Evolution
An article reviewing over the life of Charles Darwin and his evidence of evolution. Find out how this young naturalist who took a trip around the world collecting evidence about how organisms have changed over time.
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...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Darwin's Letters to Lyell
In this letter written to his friend and mentor Charles Lyell less than three weeks after the publication of "On the Origin of Species", Darwin describes the reaction of the great anatomist Richard Owen to his theory. From Charles...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An introduction to Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution by natural selection is offered for students. Meet the writers who influenced Darwin to develop his...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Evolutionary Biology: Darwin, Charles
A biography of Charles Darwin.
Read Works
Read Works: Famous Scientists Charles Darwin
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage discusses Charles Darwin and his theory of natural selection in evolution. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Charles Darwin: Introduction to the Theory of Evolution
The main concepts in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution are described, how natural selection works, and the ongoing criticism of evolution from Creationists.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Darwin's Diary
At the online companion Web site of "Evolution," the seven-episode series on PBS, delve into the private thoughts of a reluctant revolutionary--Charles Darwin.
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...
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.
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.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Origin of Species by Charles Darwin
Read the full text of "Origin of Species", considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology, by Charles Darwin on this site.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Darwin Digital Library of Evolution
This American Museum of Natural History project is a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in studying evolution. They have created a digital library of Darwin's notes, publications, and manuscripts. The information is presented...
Other
University of Maryland: Darwin Wallace Evolution Paper
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...