Evolving Ideas: Isn't evolution just a theory?

This video examines the vocabulary essential for understanding the nature of science and evolution and illustrates how evolution is a powerful, well-supported scientific explanation for the relatedness of all life. A clear definition and description of scientific theory is given.

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Direct Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/11/2/e_s_1.html

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators , Students

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Computer Media Player

Instructional Time: 10 Minute(s)

Keywords: theory, scientific process, evolution, gravity, natural selection, Darwin, inference, evidence, observation, hypothesis, law

Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Science - General

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Aligned Access Points

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SC.912.N.3.In.1

Recognize that a scientific theory is developed by repeated investigations of many scientists and agreement on the likely explanation.

SC.912.N.3.Su.1

Recognize that scientific theories are supported by evidence and agreement of many scientists.

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