FOR TEACHERS:
Evolution Minute is a news and educational program that exposes the controversy regarding the origins of life brought about by fundamentalist religions who question Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution. While the positions on this controversy have become alarmingly polarized, we also report on those who believe that the scientific principles of evolution and the idea of God are compatible.
Because Evolution Minute reports all sides of the controversy and features commentary reflecting all viewpoints on the issue, it is an ideal teaching aid for classes in Debate, Social Studies, History, and if school boards permit, the sciences. The news reportsŐ broad coverage illuminates the similarities and disparities between evolution theory, creationism, and intelligent design.
Evolution Minute is developed by teachers for teachers and is not affiiated with any religious or political interest group. Our sole purpose and only interest is to inform and educate.
Each news show is one minute long and presented in a variety of audio formats as well as a verbatim text transcript. Sources for the news stories include major newspapers, magazines, scientific journals, religious publications, and other media sources that offer accurate reports on this controversy.
Journalism students can follow stories as they develop, tracing their sources and finding their own leads on any story angle from the extensive weblinks provided on the Evolution Minute web site.
Debate issues include:
- God vs. science
- Separation of church and state
- Belief vs. fact
- Faith and reason
- Community standards vs. national standards
- US vs. world opinion
- Evolution-friendly religion
Our web site features pages showing humorous cartoons depicting the issue as well as a plethora of charts and diagrams to illustrate various trends and developments arising in the controversy over time.
All commentary on our blog is moderated so that no inappropriate language is used. The entire program and website is rated for General Audiences and is recommended for grade level 5 and up.
For more information, questions or coments please e-mail us at educators@evominute.com
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Overheard:
"If we want to be competitive in the world, we have to do this."
- Susan Brennan, Florida high schhool chemistry teacher who helped write the new science standards for Florida public schools; these standards require the teaching of evolution
"The days have long gone when science teachers could ignore creationism when teaching about origins."
- Professor Michael Reiss, Head of science at London's Institute of Education
"I think his performance was not just a little bit over the line, it was a severe contradiction of what we trust teachers to do in our classrooms."
- Jeff Smith, Oregon school board member, referring to high school biology teacher Kris Helphinstine, who showed students a PowerPoint presentation linking evolution, Nazi Germany, and Planned Parenthood
"Critical thinking is vital to scientific inquiry. My whole purpose was to give accurate information and to get them thinking."
- Kris Helphinstine's response to his firing from Sister School for failing to teach evolution to his biology students
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