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Evolution
- The
Talk Origins Archives
- Provides short essays on a broad range of topics
surrounding evolution.
- BBC
Education
- Provides in depth coverage of Darwin and his theories
on evolution
- PBS
Evolution Site
- A comprehensive site examining the roles of Darwin,
change, Extinction, survival, sex, humans, and religion in modern
evolutionary theory.
- Learning
From the Fossil Record
- An impressive collection of resources, including
a national science standards
matrix
Human Evolution
- PBS
Human Evolution
- Includes a number of activities relating to the
study of human evolution.
- Becoming
Human
- Explore human evolution though this excellent interactive
experience.
- Our
Primate Origins
- Hosted by the Smithsonian Institution, includeds
QuickTime virtual reality
images of several early human fossils and a human family tree
- Mystery
of the First Americans
- Delves into the controversy surrounding the Kennewick
Man, a 10,000 year-old
human fossil found in Washington state.
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- Evolution vs. Creationism Controversy
- Creation/Evolution
Encyclopedia
- Provides hundreds of articles on scientific evidence
for and against evolutionary theory.
- Whyflies
- Provides short articles on Evolution and assesses
some of the debate. There is an outline of one school's new approach
to teaching high school evolution.
- Boston.com
- Article on a Supreme court case
- Free
Thought Today
- Article on the controversy of teaching evolution
in schools
- Creation
Science Research Center
- In depth discussion of the controversy surrounding
teaching evolution in the classroom. The article takes into account
all sides of the debate.
- National
Center for Science Education
- Provides links, resources and journal articles
focused on supporting the teaching of evolution in public schools.
- ReligiousTolerance.com
- Article on the history of the evolution and creation
science conflict
- Exploring
Constitutional conflicts
- The site explores the history of the evolution
debate
- Evolution
vs. Creationism
- Site lists a number of links which are categorized
as Evolution or Creationism.
- Discovery.org
- A site dedicated to the "scientific"
study of creationism, also known as intelligent design.
- Incredible
Creatures That Defy Evolution
- Description of video series designed to "shake
the traditional foundations of evolutionary theory."
- Darwin
vs. Creationism
- Department of Evolution teaching policy in light
of continued debate regarding the teaching of evolution and creationism
in US classrooms.
Controversy: Media Reports, Legal Perspectives
- The
Battle for American Science
- "Creationists, pro-lifers and conservatives
now pose a serious threat to research and science teaching in
the US, report Oliver Burkeman and Alok Jha" of The Guardian,
UK.
- Exploring
Constitutional Conflicts: The Evolution Controversy
- "The issue: What restrictions does the First
Amendment place on the ability of states and school boards to
restrict the teaching of evolution or encourage the teaching of
'creation science' in the public school classrooms?"
Teaching Evolution
- National
Academic Press
- Free full text reading of Teaching About Evolution
and the Natural of Science including a teacher's dialogue guide,
lesson plan and activities.
- National
Center for Science Education
- Defending the teaching of evolution in public schools.
- Eric
Digests
- Introduces a number of topics on teaching evolution
such as Barriers to Meeting the Standards, and Instructional Strategies.
Also provides brief descriptions of related books.
- Evolution
and the Nature of Science Institutes
- The Teaching Unit: Human Evolution outlines daily
lesson plans for teaching evolution. There is also a link that
lists a number of different papers and articles on teaching evolution.
- Activities
Exchange
- Complete outline on how to teach evolution including
lesson plans, materials lists, and discussion guidelines.
- DiscoverySchool.com
- Detailed outline on how to teach evolution. Includes
lesson plan, discussion topics, and methods for evaluating work.
There are also vocabulary words, links, and suggested academic
standards.
- Teach
One
- Provides a number of links on evolution. A lot
of the links are already listed above.
- Evolution
- Online course for teachers on how to teach evolution.
- EcoBeakersHS
- Inquiry-based laboratories for high school students
in ecology, environmental science, and evolution.
- Evolution
Webquest
- Web assignment to understand evolutionary theory,
and examine alternate theories and challenges.
- The Human
Genome Project
- National Human Genome Research Institute website,
includes educational
resources and teaching modules
- Active
Learning Resources
- Active Learning Resources
Description of active teaching techniques and how to implement
them
General Interest
- EurekAlert!
- Clearinghouse of science and education press releases
manages by AAAS.
- Scientific
American
- Excellent articles on a myriad of scientific topics
aimed at a broad and educated audience.
Atlanta Public Schools
- The
Atlanta Systemic Initiative
- An NSF-sponsored program dedicated to improving
student performance in science, mathematics, and technology.
- Atlanta
Public Schools
- “Our Focus... Student Success.”
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