PBS Video Series -- Evolution

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/

*Note - the videos on this site are only available for viewing with Quicktime or Realplayer, which are no longer compatible with most devices.

Go to: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/ - Click on "For Students", then "Evolving Ideas" to access video clips. The full series is several hours long.

Video 1 - Isn't Evolution Just a Theory?

Is it correct to say the evolution is JUST a theory? Is gravity JUST a theory? Defend your answer.

Video 2 - Who was Charles Darwin?

Why was Darwin considered to be a "revolutionary"?

Video 3 - How Do We Know Evolution Happens?

Describe the transitional fossils associated with whale evolution. Include specific examples of these fossils and explain why they are considered to be whale ancestors?

Video 4 - How Does Evolution Really Work?

Describe the process of natural selection and how it affects hummingbird populations.

Video 5 - Did Humans Evolve?

Explain how DNA sequences are used to provide evidence of common ancestry.

Video 6 - Why Does Evolution Matter Now?

Why is the theory of evolution an important theory in for doctors and the field of medicine? How does the theory affect the way illnesses and treatments are approached?

Video 7 - Why Is Evolution Controversial Anyway?

Many mainstream religions (including Catholicism) do not find a conflict between faith and evolution. Describe how a person can reconcile what the bible says with what science says and include your own views about whether you think a person can believe in God (and the bible) and also understand the Theory of Evolution.