Archive for the 'Evolution' Category


The Origin of Species – 150 Years Young

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 10:00 am

Written by: Kimberly Lightle

MY DEAR SIR,—The accompanying papers, which we have the honour of communicating to the Linnean Society, and which all relate to the same subject, viz. the Laws which affect the Production of Varieties, Races, and Species, contain the results of the investigations of two indefatigable naturalists, Mr. Charles Darwin and Mr. Alfred Wallace.
These gentlemen […]

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Fossil Formation

Thursday, February 28th, 2008 2:28 pm

Written by: Mary LeFever

The National Science Education Standards Life Science Content Standard mentions that fossils indicate extinct species and contribute to an understanding of evolution and diversity. The Earth and Space Sciences Content Standard tells us they provide clues about past environments. But what is a fossil? How does it form? The processes can be complex. An understanding […]

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