Part A:  

The Evolution Controversy 

Part B:  

An Opinion Poll 

Part A:  

Science and Religion 

Part B:  

Reconciling Personal Religious Beliefs 

Part C:  

Controversial History

Part A:  

The Cornerstone of Biology 

Part B:  

Creation Science 

Part C:  

Evolution and the Law 

Part A:  

Case Studies 

Part B:  

A Teacher's Perspective 

Part C:  

Strategies for Teachers  

Part A:  

Mr. Bingman's Response 

Part B:  

What If...? 

List of useful evolution resources about this topic.

Learning Goals:

Through this session you will:
• Examine how and why evolution is a cornerstone of biology

• Understand legal and professional support for teaching evolution

• Distinguish between science and religion as different but compatible ways of knowing

• Examine religious organizations' support for evolution in science classrooms

• Examine creationist arguments against evolution

• Learn strategies for minimizing conflict about teaching evolution

Facilitator Notes for this Session

= Core Activities