Open Directory - Science: Biology: Evolution: Education
See also: This category in other languages: - Resolution on intelligent design theory which rejects the theory as an inadequate competitor to evolution. - Online documentary, activities and lesson plans. - Provides articles, student activities and teachers’ resources. - Reviews of several score books about evolution - mostly popular titles, but some academic works as well. - Annual educational event to encourage teaching evolution as a unifying concept in biology and to disseminate accurate information concerning evolution. - Video of lecture on how to teach evolution. - Basic outline of the evidence for evolution, with further pages that go into more depth. - Highlights of the major pieces of evidence, including living organisms, common ancestry, homologous structures, vestigial organs, biochemistry. Also discusses the theory of evolution. - Teaching materials related to various aspects of evolutionary biology. - A plain English explanation of evolutionary processes for the average person, with refutations of creationism. - Books (some with full online versions), position statements, and research papers. - Lessons for teaching evolution and the nature of science in high school biology. - Course-specific materials and links to a variety of web resources on evolutionary biology. - This article clears up five of the most important misconceptions about evolution. Includes rebuttals. - A general introduction to natural selection and population genetics, human behavior and mating, and the fossil record. Includes quizzes. - An educational site about evolution. It includes a 3D Java-based virtual world using Artificial Life, as well as information about the main evolution theories. - Lesson plans and activities for teachers and an introduction to human evolution for children. - Position statement that the teaching of biology in an effective and scientifically honest manner requires that evolution be taught in a standards-based instructional framework with effective classroom discussions and laboratory experiences. - Position statements from several dozen scientific education organizations. - Promotes teaching of critical thinking about the theory of evolution. - Clearinghouse for information and advice to keep evolution in the science classroom and certain other theories out. - Jay B. Labov of the National Academy of Sciences outlines recent and planned activities of the Center for Education concerning the teaching of evolution, and collaborative activities with other organizations. - Constantly updated and revised college-level biology textbook available online for free. - Online course and guide for teachers plus lessons for students. - A helpful handout for educators addressing questions about scientific theories and misinformation about the theory of evolution. - The American Institute of Biological Sciences provides links to a number of resources on biology teaching including evolution. - Provides information on the graduate study programs at the University of Alberta, the funding opportunities and academic staff. - Online book for teachers provided by the National Academy of Sciences. - Teaching the science and history of evolutionary biology, from the University of California Museum of Paleontology and the National Center for Science Education. - Article about a plan to improve how the theory of evolution is taught in the United States and Canada. (July 03, 2000)
