| AAAS
Evolution Resources - The American Association for the Advancement of
Science evolution resources. |
| BBC
Evolution Site - Packed with information on Darwin, the evolution debate,
articles by leading scientists and clergy, and links to other evolution and fossil
websites. (p. 104) |
| Teaching
About Evolution and the Nature of Science - Award-winning site from the
National Academy of Science. Excellent treatment of evolution, the scientific
process, and creationism. Easy to understand, outstanding for teachers, but recommended
for all. Instructional material and references. (p. 236) |
| The
Alfred Russel Wallace Page - Fascinating, well researched insight into
the life and work of the English naturalist, social critic, and co-discoverer
of the modern theory of evolution. (p. 104) |
| National
Center for Science Education - A nonprofit, tax-exempt membership organization
working to defend the teaching of evolution against sectarian attack. We are a
nationally recognized clearinghouse for information and advice to keep evolution
in the science classroom and "scientific creationism" out. |
| Science
and Creationism - Newly revised report from the National Academy of Science
is a companion volume to Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science. Covers
the origin of the Universe, Earth, and life; evidence supporting evolution; refutes
intelligent design. Can also be ordered: 1-800-624-6242 (p. 236) |
| "Becoming
Human" - Institute for Human Origins - Outstanding website from Donald
Johanson's Institute for Human Origins at Arizona State. Puts you in the middle
of the action in the search for human origins. Includes a Web documentary, up-to-date
info on latest finds and on-site field activities. Great graphics and links. (p.
187) |
| Neanderthals
and Modern Humans -- A Regional Guide - Well-referenced site presents
an even-handed regionalist perspective on the hard evidence from Europe and Asia
about those low-browed hominids and their relationship to us. Up-to-date information
with excellent links to books, museums, societies, and research institutions.
(p. 187) |
| Scopes
Trial - UMKC School of Law - Uniquely entertaining, well-documented goldmine
of information on the Scopes trial and other landmark cases. Includes bios, trial
excerpts, and social and political commentary. (p. 72) |
| The
World of Richard Dawkins - Collection of links providing information on
Richard Dawkins. Covers articles, video clips, and writings. Includes a biography
and reviews on his books. |
| FOSSILS
(Univ. of California Museum of Paleontology) - Fossils and more on this
terrific website sponsored by the largest fossil collection in any university
museum in the world. Great graphics and links. (p. 136) |
| Sam
Gon's Trilobites - Only the worst mass extinction in geologic history
could stop the 295 million-year run of the trilobites -- the most diverse animals
in the fossil record. Award-winning site by Sam Gon III, Hawaiian biologist and
trilobite enthusiast, will get you hooked on fossils and the nuts and bolts of
evolution. (p. 136) |
| DNA
From the Beginning - A goldmine of clear, simply put facts that place
DNA, genes, and heredity into historical context. Great graphics and links. (p.161) |
| NASA's
"Origins" page - More than the origin of life on Earth, this
very cool site includes info on other solar systems, birth of the Universe, and
the search for extraterrestrial life. (p. 161) |
| The
Astrobiology Web - Online Guide to the Living Universe - A very useful
array of origin of life and exobiology information. |
| CSICOP:
Scientific Investigations of the Paranormal - Site sponsored by an international
organization of skeptics whose roster reads like a Who's Who of science and psychology.
Covers every topic from Martians to mental telepathy; publishes Skeptical Inquirer
magazine. (p. 46) |
| Scientific
American's "Ask the Expert" - The popular magazine's expert
site covers nine areas of science. Fascinating assortment of questions with clear,
concise answers from a variety of experts. Biology section has current thinking
on the origin of life and evolution. (p. 161) |
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