Science+in+the+Courts

[|Ms. Campbell]

Day 1: July 19, 2010
= Day 1 Objectives: = 1. Define Evolution in their own words 2. Evaluate social, cultural, and political events of the early 1900s Day 1 Page
 * // Students will be Able to //** :

Opener:

 * 1) The objective of this video deals with the evolution of man as we know it to be. How men evolved from fish and monkeys and so on.
 * 2) Some questions that I may have are: How does this video relate to science in the courts?, and is the Earth 5.4 billion or million years old?
 * 3) A picture:



The three Most Important Words:
Natural Selection Gradualism Punctuated Equilibrium


 * Frayel Model on Evolution:**



Three Minute Pause:
1. Key Points: 2. Evolution is a cool topic because it sort of decides how we came into existence. 3. How long would it take generally for a species to evolve?
 * Evolution deals with adaptation and change of life.
 * It happens through Natural Selection. When the fittest of the species survive.
 * It is based on living things.


 * Group Wordle On Evolution:**

What I now know that I didn't know before is that Evolution relates only to living creatures. This is something that struck me. The erosion of mountains is an aspect of evolution, but it isn't part of Evolution itself.
 * Reflection:**


 * The Early 1900's:**




 * Timeline of Early 1920's:**




 * Pic of timeline.

Do you think that scientific research and discovery might be in conflict with some values and ideals of the 1920's? Why or why not? Provide evidence from today's activities to support your response.**

Yes, because many people base their lives on religion and if these researches contradict themselves then there will be problems and fights. One example is the KKK who resisted change.

1. Identify parallels between this topic and conflicts/events that are going on today. There are problems with science and religion all over the world just like there was today. Evolution is still a discussed theory today. 2. Make an argument for or against the theory of Evolution supporting your argument. Evolution is an answer to how things evolved. I don't really support evolution because it is still a theory and there aren't proven facts about life and adaptation. Similarities of humans and apes dont really prove that we came from them.

=Day 2: July 20, 2010= = Day 2 Objectives: = 1. Explain the controversy of teaching evolution in schools 2. Identify the different views about teaching evolution in schools 3. Evaluate the impact of the Scopes trial in America
 * // Students will be Able to //** :

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 * I See It Means: This is a political cartoon on the idea of Evolution:


 * Answer the following questions on the clip from the Simpson episode entitled, "//Monkey Suit//," in your notebook after watching the video:**

1. What was the message of this cartoon clip? The message of this clip is that evolution and creationsim are two words that often don't coincide with one another. There is more than one side on the theory of the creation of civilization. This is about freedom of speech and belief. It is also part of the society.

2. Do you think something like this could actually happen? Yes I believe something of this caliber would have caused many uprisings in the 20th century and even today. Many religions have probelems with evolution. They are both controversial topics. This has already happened in Texxas when someone tried to teach it.


 * Tennessee Act: Uploaded with comments from other friends:**


 * __Scopes Trial:__

John T. Raulston: **
 * Final Piece**

John T. Raulston, the judge in the Scopes trial, was "a popular local attorney of no special competence." Although his rulings more often favored the prosecution and his deference to Bryan was especially obvious, Raulston was credited with "acting according to his lights as well as his prejudices." The attention that came with the Scopes trial pleased Raulston, and he seemed to have a near obsession with having his picture taken. Raulston was a deeply religious man. During the trial he quoted scripture. It was also his practice to open proceedings with a prayer whenever a clergyman was present. His decision on the trial was to deem John Scopes guilty of all charges. He ruled in favor of creationism. He was a very religious man who was particularly biased towards the prosecutor William Jennings Bryan. He also enjoyed the attention he obtained from the case. His family was given front row seats to the court cases.

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Clarence Darrow's role in the trial was as the most famous lawyer whom defended John Scopes. He argued for the side of science, and pressed on the prosecuting attorney, Bryan, to admit that the Genesis and bible was a bunch of garbage. His main goal was to prove that the Butler Law was unconstitutional. However, he only ended up creating a furious debate over the issue of religion vs science. Like his father, Darrow was an atheist, and thus argued for the side of science with a firm belief in the truth of evolution. Scopes was found guilty, but Darrow later appealed the case to the Tennesee supreme court. Scopes was released on a technicality but the Butler Act remained.
 * //__Clarence Darrow __//**
 * //__Summary: __//**

he was a famous lawyer; had little understanding of Darwinism; 3 time presidential canadite; thought darinism was a force of great evil; main prosecutor against scopes; one of the key players in passing of the butler act; died 5 days after the trial; was elected to the House of Representatives in 1890 and served two terms //1. Explain the role they played in the trial // He represented World's Christian Fundamentals Organization and was called to the stand as an expert on the Bible. //2. The significance of this person to the case // Bryan inspired and convinced the Congress to create the Butler Act through his pamphlets and big name. He acted as the prosecutor in this case, but he was not the prosecutor for Tennessee. He got this position from his big name as well. //3. The perspective of that player/organization on the theory of // //evolution.// He was completely against the theroy of evolution and saw the spreading of the idea as evil. He though the modern world and science all together were hurting morality. He was very very religious man and wanted a challenge to prove the power of religion. //5. You must list what site you are basing your information upon. // [] []
 * __William Jennings Bryan: __**

ACLU is organization in which they defend anyone being accused of teaching evolution. In Tennessee V Scopes the ACLU defended John Scopes for he had been accused of teaching evolution. The ACLU told John Scopes to teach evolution on purpose; for teaching out the text book is requirement in Tennessee he had no choice but to break the law. John Scopes was found guilty of teaching evolution but he made a point the law was pointless. The ACLU didn't just pick a random person to try him in court. They placed an ad on the Tennessee newspaper to find a person. They wanted to be famous in some way as an organization so they ended up picking John Scopes. They diddn't know that this law will be an all out battle between religion and science. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">1900-1970 John Scopes was a biology teacher, and was asked by businessmen to be indicted teaching evolution. At 24, he was a defendant and he claimed he was innocent because he did nothing wrong. Basically, he didn't teach evolution, he was just there to be used. He decided to volunteer so he knew that he had to go to court. He was asked to volunteer in the drug store. He was going to get a lot of money. He didn't just volunteer because he was a great citizen, but because he was going to get loads of money. **Summarizing the trial:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> John T. Raulston was the Judge of the trial who gave the guilty verdict. Clarence Darrow was known as the famous lawyer who defended John Scopes. He was an atheist who believed in science. William Jennings Bryan was the other attorney who prosecuted John Scopes for "condemning" children. John Scopes: Was the person being charged with teaching evolution in school. ACLU was an organization that defended the idea of evolution as a whole.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">ACLU **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">John Scopes **
 * What importance did each person/organization play in the case**

Do you agree with the outcome of the trial? Why or why not**
 * Evaluate the perspective each person/organization had on the teaching of evolution in public schools

I'm not sure about who I should agree with in the face of the trial. Both of them are talking about belief in a sense because even though evolution is regarded as the idea of science it is not proven fact. It is a theory and like any theory it is judged by experiment observation and even some **Belief.** Belief vs Belief is not something people should go to court about. It is just like saying someone will go to jail because he is Jewish or Muslim instead of Christian. I do not believe in all of the theory of evolution. Some parts are like common sense, but other I will never believe in. Therefore I'm neutral on this decision. The other fact is that this trial was set up for the state of Tennessee to get money.

=Day 3: July 21, 2010=

Day 3: Objectives
//Students will be able to:// Explain how their Glog/Slide represents the signifcance of events that occurred during the Scopes Trial Identify and explain the connection between science and the justice system in today's world

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 * My Glog on the Scopes Trial:**

I did this Glog based on the national and epic debate that it brought. The idea of it having borught up the debate of Evolution and Creationism. Which is better? That it something that I wont explain. My glog doesn't explain it, but it highlights the important aspects and characters of the trial. The trial was a set up trial as it explains. The ACLU wanted to help the city of Dayton to get more money economic help. They made this trial one of the first ever broadcasted and puvlicized trial. I try to explain that in my glog in a unique aspect. It also has a link to some of the trial songs.

=Day 4- July 22, 1010= =GROUP PROJECT: NEW WIKISPACE=

This is a group project about science cases that took place in courts all over the U.S. including the Supreme Court. This project outlines some important cases. For more info and