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University of California

Understanding Evolution: Lines of Evidence: The Science of Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Evolution can be supported by the lines of evidence which are presented in this resource. Recognize these lines: fossil evidence, homologies, distribution in time and space, and evidence by example.
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Evolution: Fact and Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
The theory of evolution is a theory which gives an explanation to a variety of known facts that justify the changes of nature over time. Explore the facts and theory offered in this article.
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Natural Selection: How Evolution Works

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview with Douglas Futuyma, renowned evolutionary scientist, explaining the theory of natural selection and how it steers toward evolution.
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what evolution is through a case study of a Hawaiian snail species' survival. [7:20]
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Other

University of Montana: Teach Evolution and Make It Relevant

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A description of the process of evolution explaining the Hardy-Weinberg Principle and the mechanisms that cause it. Also the website contains links for lessons on simulation of the natural selection process in the classroom and how the...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Adaptation and Evolution of Populations

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the basic concepts behind evolution, such as gene variation and adaptations.[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.]
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Evolution's Importance to Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at this article and find out what things we do everyday that impact or are impacted by evolution. Resources and educator links provided.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Evolution, Plate Tectonics, and Climate Change Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about three theories in Earth Science: the theory of evolution, the theory of plate tectonics, and the theory of climate change due to...
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Anthophyta, Evolution & Diversity

For Students 9th - 10th
An online summary of the evolution of flowering plants at an advanced level. The text is supported by good illustrations and is followed by a quiz. This is a good review for exams.
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Ohio State University

General Plant Biology: Plant Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a solid review of basic principles of population genetics with an emphasis on plants. Use this to complement your units on evolution and plant biology. Take the quiz to check your understanding.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Taking Issue: Evolution and Religious Faith

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what five different religions have to say about the shaping of life and evolution. [August 8, 2005]
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University of Oregon

Stellar Evolution: White Dwarfs

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief discussion of white dwarfs, their discovery, and evolution.
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Evolution of Rap

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here you can find a detailed overview of the evolution of rap music in the United States, followed by several lesson plans.
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Evolution of Plants

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An extensive coverage of the evolutionary history of plants. Click on a topic in the outline and you'll go to a good discussion on this material.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Evolutionary Biology: Evolution in Action

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientific article discussing the evolutionary processes involved when an insect species splits into two other distinct species. (Published: February 28, 2011)
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University of California

Ucmp: Island Biogeography and Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a lesson designed by a biology teacher. In it, students use maps and evidence of island age, molecular genetics, morphology, and distance apart to determine how the islands came to be occupied by different species of lizards. It...
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University of California

Understanding Evolution: An Introduction to Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A textbook definition along with an explanation of the scientific theory of evolution.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: A Brief Summary of Lamarck's Theory of Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Lamarck's theory of evolution, which was developed before Charles Darwin's own theory, and how it fared over time. The core ideas in Lamarck's theory are described and his theory and Darwin's are compared. Lamarck's ideas...
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Evidence for Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
With this article, students will be able to clarify the significance of a scientific theory and recognize that Darwin supported his theory with a great deal of evidence, and that many kinds of evidence since his time have further...
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Evolution Continues Today Can We Control It?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article allows students to recognize that the process of evolution by natural selection continues to change our world and ourselves, both despite and because of our best efforts to control it.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Evolution of Multicellular Life Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on the evolution of multicellular life.
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Other

Virtual Fossil Museum: Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an overview of evolution. This resource introduces some of the major concepts of evolution. Key terms are defined and links to other sites are also available.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Charles Darwin: Introduction to the Theory of Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
The main concepts in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution are described, how natural selection works, and the ongoing criticism of evolution from Creationists.
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University of California

Understanding Evolution: Microevolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an overview of the process of microevolution.

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