Creationism vs. Evolution
Creationism vs. Evolution Objective Compare and contrast the theory of creationism and evolutionism
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
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
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
Sea Cow Tasmanian Wolf / Tiger Saber tooth Tiger
Wooly Mammoth Irish Deer
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
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
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
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
Creationism vs. Evolution Objective Compare and contrast the theory of creationism and evolutionism