1. Creationism vs. Evolution

2. Creationism vs. Evolution Objective
Compare and contrast the theory of creationism and evolutionism

3. Creationism belief that the world and everything was created by God
creation according to the book of Genesis in the Christian Bible
God created heaven and earth and all within it
Literal vs. Allegorical (symbolic) interpretations

4. Evolution
the theoretical process by which all species develop from earlier forms of life
Big Bang Theory – our universe came into being after a huge explosion
creatures over time evolve and change
creatures adapt to their surroundings

5. Evolution
complex creatures evolve from more simplistic ancestors naturally over time
random genetic mutations occur within an organism’s genetic code
mutations are passed onto the next generation
over time, mutations accumulate and the result is an entirely different organism
natural selection – survival of the fittest
inferior members of that species would eventually die out; unable to compete

6. Sea Cow
Tasmanian Wolf / Tiger
Saber tooth Tiger

7. Wooly Mammoth
Irish Deer

8. Evolution
humans and apes derive from an apelike ancestor that lived on earth millions of years ago
man, through a variety of environmental and genetic factors, emerged as a species
modern apes evolved in a separate evolutionary path

11. Intelligent Design an intelligent agent/force created the universe
and all within it
was NOT created in a undirected process without meaning, like natural selection
ALL living things have evolved

12. Compare and contrast the theory of creationism and evolutionism
Essential Question
Compare and contrast the theory of creationism and evolutionism
Answer the question in three complete sentences in your summary section

13. Assignment: What Do YOU Believe?
Students will write an open response to the question:
Do you believe in Creation? Evolution? Intelligent Design? A Mix?
Format:
Introduction Sentence : Thesis Statement
Body Sentences: a. describe your choice (what is it? Meaning? )
b. explain your choice (why do you believe in this theory) c. defend your belief
Clincher / Closing Sentence: Impact Sentence
Miscellaneous:
One full page – not ¾ of a page
Must be written in third (3rd) person
Do NOT use the following: I, me, we, you, yours, us

14. Creationism vs. Evolution Objective
Compare and contrast the theory of creationism and evolutionism