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Adaptive Radiation: Darwin's Finches
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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.

Subject:
Life Science
Science
Material Type:
Diagram/Illustration
Reading
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Author:
National Science Foundation
WGBH Educational Foundation
Date Added:
09/26/2003
America in Class: America in the 1920s: Religion & Science
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The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion questions. Topics discussed in this unit include the following: Becoming Modern: America in the 1920s: Religion & Science. Includes a collection of commentaries on the religion-science debate of the 1920s, followed by a Felix the Cat cartoon where he goes to Africa to look for proof of Darwin's theory of evolution.

Subject:
Mathematics
Science
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
National Humanities Center
Provider Set:
America in Class
Date Added:
10/03/2023
The Beaks of Finches
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This pathway explores how physical features of a species can change over time in response to environmental factors influencing survival. Learn about well known case studies like Darwin's finches and peppered moths, and conduct your own investigations through simulations.

Subject:
Biology
Science
Material Type:
Unit of Study
Provider:
LabXchange
Provider Set:
LabXchange Pathways
Date Added:
10/25/2023
Darwin: Reluctant Rebel
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This video segment from Evolution: "Darwin's Dangerous Idea," together with interviews with Daniel Dennett and James Moore, depicts Darwin struggling with publicizing his revolutionary theory.

Subject:
Life Science
Science
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Author:
Clear Blue Sky Productions
National Science Foundation
WGBH Educational Foundation
Date Added:
09/26/2003
Evolution
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This pathway explores the concepts of natural selection and evolution of populations. Stories from scientists sharing their perspective on this topic and their research are embedded throughout the pathway.

Subject:
Biology
Science
Material Type:
Unit of Study
Provider:
LabXchange
Provider Set:
LabXchange Pathways
Date Added:
10/25/2023
Evolution of Camouflage
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This video segment from Evolution: "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" illustrates the remarkable camouflage of a praying mantis against its leafy backdrop.

Subject:
Life Science
Science
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Author:
Clear Blue Sky Productions
National Science Foundation
WGBH Educational Foundation
Date Added:
09/26/2003
Evolving Ideas: Who Was Charles Darwin?
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This video from Evolution highlights Charles Darwin's personal struggle to bring to light his theory of evolution through natural selection.

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Life Science
Science
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Activity/Lab
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Author:
Clear Blue Sky Productions
National Science Foundation
WGBH Educational Foundation
Date Added:
09/26/2003
Introduction to Evolution and Natural Selection
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Introduction to how groups of organisms evolve and how natural selection can lead to evolution. [17:39]

Khan Academy learning modules include a Community space where users can ask questions and seek help from community members. Educators should consult with their Technology administrators to determine the use of Khan Academy learning modules in their classroom. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Lesson
Provider:
Khan Academy
Date Added:
11/14/2023
NOVA: Intelligent Design on Trial
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The resource discusses the intelligent design. Some topics included are defining science, evolution, Darwin's prediction, and the Wedge strategy. The activity includes video and audio extras consisting of an interview with Judge Jones and the evolution of a species.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Provider:
PBS
Provider Set:
NOVA
Date Added:
10/03/2023
NOVA: What Darwin Never Knew
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This documentary film [02:00:00] examines Darwin's insights and discusses how new breakthroughs in science are unlocking answers to riddles that Darwin couldn't answer. (29 December 2009)

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Provider:
PBS
Provider Set:
NOVA
Date Added:
08/28/2023
National Science Foundation: Evolution of Evolution: 150 Years of "On the Origin of Species"
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When the "Origin of Species" was published in 1859, the ambitions and scopes of science were dramatically expanding. "Origin of Species" marked the transition of biology from a prescience to a science. [4:04]

Subject:
Mathematics
Science
Material Type:
Module
Provider:
National Science Foundation
Date Added:
11/05/2022
PBS: Evolution
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This is the PBS Evolution site, including excellent information on Darwin, Change, Extinction, Survival, Sex, Humans, and Religion.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Lesson
Provider:
PBS
Date Added:
08/28/2023
Psychology
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Psychology is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for the single-semester introduction to psychology course. The book offers a comprehensive treatment of core concepts, grounded in both classic studies and current and emerging research. The text also includes coverage of the DSM-5 in examinations of psychological disorders. Psychology incorporates discussions that reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe.Senior Contributing AuthorsRose M. Spielman, Formerly of Quinnipiac UniversityContributing AuthorsKathryn Dumper, Bainbridge State CollegeWilliam Jenkins, Mercer UniversityArlene Lacombe, Saint Joseph's UniversityMarilyn Lovett, Livingstone CollegeMarion Perlmutter, University of Michigan

Subject:
Psychology
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
Rice University
Provider Set:
OpenStax College
Date Added:
02/14/2014
Psychology, Biopsychology, Human Genetics
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By the end of this section, you will be able to:

Explain the basic principles of the theory of evolution by natural selection
Describe the differences between genotype and phenotype
Discuss how gene-environment interactions are critical for expression of physical and psychological characteristics

Material Type:
Module
Date Added:
09/20/2018