An exceptionally creative approach is taken to assessing your biologists' grasp of natural selection concepts. They are to imagine hosting Charles Darwin for dinner and having, to their surpise, a few other noted scientists crash the...

Students research Charles Darwin and the process he used to develop his theory of evolution. They keep a journal about the skill of observation and make a newspaper of their learning.

In this Charles Darwin instructional activity, students fill in the blank with the correct answer. Students use the suggested text to complete statements about Charles Darwin, his expedition, and his development of his theory of evolution.

How did Charles Darwin support his controversial theory of evolution with evidence? Use an excerpt from his 1859 work On the Origin of Species to reinforce the importance of making inferences within an informational text, and to...

Scientists noticed animals with backbones share similar bone structure despite having different forms, such as fins, arms, and wings. Young scientists gain an appreciation for evolution by understanding the history of the theory. They...

Students trace major developments in the history of evolutionary science. They discuss the connections between major events in world history and major events in the development of evolutionary thought by creating timelines.

The Darwin PowerPoint covers many of the Scientists that worked on similar concepts to Darwin and that were involved with famous  theories.  students are informed about the basic thinking behind natural selection and examples...

Eighth graders utilize Internet research skills, and practice their communication skills by presenting their research to the clas. They actively consider the types of hazards for humans associated with Natural Disaters and ways that...

A brief description of Charles Lyell and his work "The Principles of Geology" which includes the concept of uniformitarianism. A description of his views on evolution and a comparison to Charles Darwin.

Learn about the works of Charles Lyell, a geologist who studied Earth's history.

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...

This site from the University Of California Santa Barbara provides a brief description of Charles Lyell's ideas concerning the geology of the Earth and several links to famous people related to this topic.

This site from ScienceWorld describes the Scottish geologist Charles Lyell who supported the ideas of the uniformitarian principle and aligned himself with James Hutton's ideas. He also supported and refuted some of the ideas of Charles...

A portrait of Charles Lyell from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.

Read an excerpt from Charles Lyell "Principles of Geology" book on this site.

A comprehensive description of the papers on Natural Selection published by both Darwin and Wallace in 1858. Includes full copy of Wallace's paper, 'On the Law which has regulated the Introduction of New Species.' Also includes...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What did other scientists say about evolution? Check out this module to understand how Darwin developed his theory of evolution by natural selection and the ways...

(1797-1875) Scotch geologist

A British lawyer who popularized the concept of uniformitarianism.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how early thinkers influenced Darwin's development of evolutionary theory.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] When Darwin returned to England at the end of his voyage, he did not rush to announce his discoveries. He did not want to present any ideas unless he had strong...

Learn about Darwin's influences that led to his discoveries of change in species over time.

This fundamentals of physical geography site provides a good overview of this early theory on the development landforms and the scientists that were involved in its conception.

Read about the pioneers in Earth's geologic history and their discovery of how the process of uniformitarianism shaped the study of evolution.