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Story Behind the Science

Story Behind the Science: Alfred Russel Wallace [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of Alfred Russel Wallace, known especially for his theoretical work on evolution, which was published prior to Charles Darwin's own theory. Questions are posed throughout about the nature of scientific research.
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Alfred Russel Wallace

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete resource including a biography, chronology, examples of Wallace's published work, quotes, and interviews.
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University of Maryland: Darwin Wallace Evolution Paper

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Ideas in Science: Theories, Hypotheses, and Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module looking at scientific explanations. Discussion covers theories and how they develop, some well-known theories and their origins, and how theories are revised and refined. Also, covers hypotheses and laws. The three...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Influences on Darwin

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how early thinkers influenced Darwin's development of evolutionary theory.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Alfred Russel Wallace

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of Alfred Wallace, who is best known for independently conceiving the theory of evolution through natural selection; his paper on the subject was jointly published with some of Charles Darwin's writings.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Influences on Darwin

For Students 6th - 8th
[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...
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W. W. Norton

W.w. Norton & Company: Alfred Russel Wallace's Comments on Darwinism

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt from "Darwinism: an Exposition of the Theory of Natural Selection with some of its Applications", by Alfred Wallace. He was a contemporary of Darwin who is credited as the co-developer of the theory of natural selection.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Evolution 101 Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
Try this Evolution 101 quiz.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 4.2 Influences on Darwin

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Darwin's influences that led to his discoveries of change in species over time.
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Alfred Wallace/wallace in the Spice Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Wallace's time spent in the Spice Islands, and how it related to his theory of evolution. Also includes a description of the sailing vessel, 'The Alfred Wallace', which will sail to the spice islands in honor of the...
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Curated OER

Picture of Alfred Russel Wallace

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Wallace's time spent in the spice islands, and how it related to his theory of evolution. Also includes a description of the sailing vessel, 'The Alfred Wallace', which will sail to the spice islands in honor of the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Alfred Russel Wallace

For Students 9th - 10th
(1822-1913) English naturalist who considered himself a Darwinian.