Darwin on the Web
RSSEditors of School Library Journal -- School Library Journal, 03/03/2009
American Museum of Natural HistoryGr 7 Up-Direct students to this visually appealing site as they begin their investigations about the naturalist. There’s information about early evolutionists, biographical data about Darwin, and facts about his voyage and studies. A “simulated soundscape” from the Beagle and a reading of the Origin of Species by Randal Keyes, Darwin’s great-great-grandson, are audios available here. (Accessed 2/16/09).
Natural History Museum
Gr 7 Up- A distinctly British site offering lots of data about Darwin and his life in the U.K. as well as a slew of scholarly links to everything from his complete works to a compendium of his correspondences. A “Kids Only” page offers links to information on a variety of creatures and access to several naturecams. Don't miss a voyage on the interactive Beagle (Accessed 2/15/09).
University of California Museum of Paleontology
Gr 9 Up-Send students to this portal teeming with information and be sure to tell them not to miss “Survival of the Sneakiest” cricket comic, news about global warming’s influence on adaptations, or the webcast lectures on natural selection and intelligent design. For teachers, there are lesson plans. (Accessed 2/16/09).
Darwin Correspondence Project
The full text of more than 5000 letters between Darwin and other naturalists show the development of his theories and illuminate some of the details of his daily life. (Accessed 2/20/09).
NPR
Science correspondent Robert Krulwich contemplates why Darwin waited more than 20 years to publish his theory of evolution, humanizing the scientist in the process. (Accessed 2/20/09).
National Academies
Redesigned for the bicentennial of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species, this evolution resources site includes an area for educators. (Accessed 2/20/09).
New York Times
This Science Times special gathers articles, book reviews, songs, and interactive features such as commentary on Origin from various scientists. (Accessed 2/20/09).
PBS
Supporting materials for the Evolution documentary include seven classroom videos in the "for students" section. (Accessed 2/20/09).
National Geographic
A series of videos in which Richard Dawkins explains why Darwin "is arguably the most important thinker who ever lived."
