Table 4 Short descriptions of each CRS resource classroom activity

Activity 1, “Directed discussions: Why study evolution?”

Through small group and class discussions, students explore the nature of science, possible relations between science and religious or cultural beliefs, and evolutionary theory as a tool that biologists use to solve problems and construct testable hypotheses. Before the class meets students complete an assignment that provides insight into their current knowledge and concerns about evolution

Activity 2, “A historical role play: How do people think about evolutionary theory?”

Students are assigned one of eight historical characters and work in groups to envision how their character would reply to questions about Darwin’s theory of evolution. Paired character groups work together to draft both a historical and modern-day response to concerns about evolution highlighted by one of their characters