Origins of Life Living Things Science
Origins of Life Living Things Science
For sites about the proposed events and mechanisms which lead to the formation of living organisms, and about the remnants of those early life forms which are still living today, like stromatolites.
Top: Kids and Teens: School Time: Science: Living Things: Origins of Life
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Darwinism and Beyond - Thinkquest site offering a history of the universe, origins of the universe, earth, and atmosphere, and many aspects of evolution.
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Evolution at Different Scales - Explores differences and similarities between microevolution and macroevolution. Includes definitions, examples, patterns, and accumulating change.
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Life Has a History - Provides students with an introduction to the history of life and how it results in the biodiversity of today. Includes the topics of geologic time, fossils, natural selection, and extinction.
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NOVA Online: Odyssey of Life - Includes an essay by Joe Levine on embryonic development and evolution, an ongoing 'How Did We Get Here' debate between Kenneth R. Miller and Phillip E. Johnson, and video clips of morphing embryos.
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Explorations Through Time - Offers a variety of interactive modules that explore the history of life on Earth, fossils and evolution. Modules are offered at 3 levels - grades K-4, 5-8, and 9-12.
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The History of Evolutionary Thought - Traces evolutionary thought as it has developed over time, pausing to ponder the contributions of scientists and thinkers including Aristotle, Darwin, and Wallace.
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Similarities and Differences - Explains homology and analogy in the evolution of living things and why they are important. Includes the tetrapod limb, saberteeth, how analogies evolve, and games and quizzes.
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Synthetic Theory of Evolution - Contains a glossary to scientific terms and information on how evolution occurs as a result of 'gene flows'.
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Evolution 101 - Discusses the patterns and mechanisms of evolution. Includes history of life, microevolution, speciation, macroevolution, and the big issues.
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Evolution - Provides a guided walk through the history of evolution, as well as the processes and concepts of genetics and evolution.
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PBS : Evolution - Presents Charles Darwin and his theory of human evolution and natural selection. Includes science education resources.
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