This slideshow provides a brief overview of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution, natural selection and survival of the fittest.

Discusses Social Darwinism and the negative repercussions it had on society during the Gilded Age. Includes questions for students at end.

A short biography of Charles Darwin, and how he discovered evolutionary theory and natural selection.

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...

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,...

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...

Instructional module focusing on Charles Darwin's explanation of natural selection as the mechanism for evolution. Discusses how this force of natural selection promotes changes in species over time. Site also includes an interactive...

Finches on the Galapagos Islands have evolved to exploit almost every possible niche. This diagram shows the range of food sources available on the island and the different beak shapes adapted to exploit each of them. Includes background...

This is the PBS Evolution site, including excellent information on Darwin, Change, Extinction, Survival, Sex, Humans, and Religion.

Instructional module focusing on Charles Darwin's theory of Descent with Modification. Discusses how slight changes from parent to offspring create variation and potentially create new species over time. Site also includes an interactive...

Background information and slideshow presentation on creating the Origin of Species scientific manuscripts.

This resource presents extensive information for learning about and teaching evolution including an in depth course "Evolution 101", teaching materials, and a resource library.

Digital repository of information and documentation of a controversy in 1920s North Carolina over the teaching of evolution. Includes a timeline of events, access to primary sources addressing both sides of the debate, and biographies of...

American writers and intellectuals played an important role in articulating the changes taking place in Industrial America in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Learn about some of the prominent writers, scientists, and philosophers at that...

Learning module looking at scientific explanations. Discussion covers theories and how they develop, some well-known theories and their origins, and how theories are revised and refined. Also, covers hypotheses and laws. The three...

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.

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

Find out what types of animals Charles Darwin saw when he visited the Galapagos Islands. A slide show of animals and explanations for their evolution are also featured on this site.

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.

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

Find the index to a larger site about the Scopes trial which has photographs pertinent to the trial, cartoons and diagrams, and essays and excerpts from magazines about the trial. Great primary source material.

A concise biography of Darwin, including his travels and his published works. Includes links to online copies of selected publications, along with information on related subjects.

[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...

The American Geological Institute has done an excellent job of defining and explaining evolution in this online booklet. Darwin, fossils, natural selection, and change over time are some of the concepts that are covered. Make sure to see...