This resource provides insights into the contributions of Charles Darwin and Alfred Binet to the understanding of child development and intelligence testing. It outlines Darwin's impact on observing child growth through a normative approach, emphasizing the importance of measuring children's development at various ages. Additionally, it highlights Alfred Binet's pivotal role in the Mental Testing Movement, particularly his creation of the first intelligence tests designed to assess children's cognitive abilities. The learning goal is to enable students to articulate how these historical figures shaped our understanding of children.