Explains the evolution controversy in Tennessee and the Scopes trial which broke anti-evolution law in 1925. Points out that science education still carries the same conflict 75 years after the Scopes trial. (Author/YDS)

Discusses the accuracy of dating methods and creationist arguments that radiometric dating does not work. Explains the Manson meteorite impact and the Pierre shale, the ages of meteorites, the K-T tektites, and dating the Mount Vesuvius eruption. (Author/YDS)

Illustrates the reciprocal relationships between the sciences and environmental ethics by examining the Darwinian theory of evolution and discussing its implications for ecologists and ethicists. (CCM)

Reflects on the place of evolution in the social and life sciences. Evaluates the relationship between science and religion. (CCM)

Provides an historical look at the concept of evolution. Discusses prehuman primates, early humans, the emergence of Homo, the Neanderthals, and the origins of modern people. (ASK)

Discusses Social Darwinism, the natural behavior of humans, and evolution using a question and answer format. (ASK)

Statistics are offered to "prove" odds against the origin of life. Presents a summary analysis of all known examples to be used to check these claims whenever they are brought up in conversations, debates, books, or articles. Addresses scientific work misused by anti-evolutionists and the pseudoscientific assertions of the…

The standard textbook account of Kettlewell and the peppered moths omits significant information. Suggests that this case can be used to reflect on the role of simplification in science teaching. (Author/MM)

Presents a detailed lesson plan for demonstrating heterochrony and heterotopy. Includes a glossary of terms used in Evolutionary Biology. (MM)

Focusing on specific modes of evolutionally inquiry is important for students to achieve a mature understanding about evolutionary biology. Presenting evolution as rhetoric of conclusions would only confuse the minds of students.

In Oregon, biology teachers have a definite understanding of the nature of science and the theory of evolution. These understandings translate into a significant presentation of the theory of evolution in their classrooms.

The development of enzymes as biocatalysts for industrial use and the emergence of directed evolution in the invention of advanced biocatalysts are discussed and illustrated. Thus, directed evolution has bridged the functional gap between natural and specially designed biocatalysts.

Discusses the Scopes trial and other important court decisions associated with the teaching of evolution and creationism in public schools. Suggests that an understanding of these decisions can help teachers answer students' questions about teaching these subjects and also to counter the anti-science attitudes and actions of creationist parents,…

Presents a study in which a questionnaire was given to deans at North American medical schools to determine which aspects of evolutionary biology are included in the curricula and the factors that influence this. Suggests that most future physicians should learn evolutionary biology as undergraduates if they are to learn it at all. (Author/NB)

College honors courses provide an opportunity to tackle controversial topics in an atmosphere that encourages active learning, critical thinking, and open discussion. This venue is particularly appropriate for examining the debate about teaching intelligent design (ID) in public school science classes. A one-credit honors enrichment seminar taught…