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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students read an article about an educational debate in Kansas between Darwinists and proponents of the Intelligent Design Theory. They discuss the article, define vocabulary words, match synonyms and write letters outlining their beliefs. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students read an adapted article about an educational debate in Kansas between Darwinists and proponents of the Intelligent Design Theory. They discuss the article, define vocabulary words, match synonyms and write letters outlining their beliefs. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students make a comparative timeline of events in world history and in the history of evolutionary theory. They determine where the theory of evolution falls in the history of scientific thought. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research Charles Darwin and the process he used to develop his theory of evolution. They keep a journal about the skill of observation and make a newspaper of their learning. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the concept of evolution by natural selection from a historical standpoint. They examine the evidence and arguments that support the theory of natural selection. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students explore the theories of Acquired Characteristics and Natural Selection and why most scientists believe in Natural Selection. A set of cards are arranged to illustrate each theory in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the history of the theory of evolution and make a comparative timeline of events in world history and in the history of evolutionary theory. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss the difference between designed and natural elements. After reading an article, they discover information about current controversies in evolutionary science. In groups, they research and write dialogues between two competing theories on a topic of interest to them. They write their own opinion paper about higher beliefs in science. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students discuss why things are classified into groups and why animals might be assigned a classification. Students do research to find the genus and species names of some familiar plants and animals. Next, students are divided into groups to come up with a way to classify everyday objects around the classroom. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine the impact of Charles Darwin and his theories on our life today. After watching a video, they discuss how he formulated his theories and how they have impacted the world both positively and negatively. To end the lesson, they create their own PowerPoint to share with the class. Full Review »

