Title: Chapter 5: Frequently Asked Questions About Evolution and the Nature of Science | Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science | The National Academies Press
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evolution and the Nature of Science

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Frequently Asked Questions About Evolution and the Nature of Science
Definitions
What is evolution?
What is "creation science"?
The Supporting Evidence
How can evolution be scientific when no one was there to see it happen?
Isn't evolution just an inference?
Is evolution a fact or a theory?
Why isn't evolution called a law?
Don't many famous scientists reject evolution?
Isn't the fossil record full of gaps?
Can evolution account for new species?
If humans evolved from apes, why are there still apes?
Doesn't the sudden appearance of all the "modern groups" of animals during the Cambrian explosion prove creationism?
Religious Issues
Can a person believe in God and still accept evolution?
Aren't scientific beliefs based on faith as well?
Legal Issues
Why can't we teach creation science in my school?
Educational Issues
If evolution is taught in schools, shouldn't creationism be given equal time?
Why should teachers teach evolution when they already have so many things to teach and can cover biology without mentioning evolution?
Should students be given lower grades for not believing in evolution?
Can evolution be taught in an inquiry-based fashion?

Content: Frequently Asked Questions About Evolution and the Nature of Science." National Academy of Sciences. 1998. Teaching About Evolution and the Nature of Science. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/5787. ×
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evolution and the Nature of Science
Teachers often face difficult questions about evolution, many from parents and others who object to evolution being taught. Science has good answers to these questions, answers that draw on the evidence supporting evolution and on the nature of science.