Science+and+the+Courts


 * TASK**:


 * Students will work in small groups to produce a collaborative wiki space that illustrate an understanding of topics discussed in the unit, how to research court cases, and explain how science applies to the American justice system in the past and present. The wiki space should incorporate the use of at least three technology strategies that you have learned during the technology program. **

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





three most important- microrganisms, amphibian, homo sapiens sapiens? I chose these because they are thee important points in our evolution.



3 MINUTE PAUSE _ __Evolution is the adaption, mutation, and natural selection of living organisms that causes them to develop and change. It's important to learn about evolution so we can better understand ourselves and the changes we as a race are going to go through.



SUMMARY OF TODAY: **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, I think progression can never be in sync with old ideals and values, otherwise it would not be progression. Duh.

Now that we have investigated evolution and highlighted some of the events, opinions and trends of the 1920s**:**__ evidence and analysis

1. Identify parallels between this topic and conflicts/events that are going on today. -The KKK is still racist and pro-unchanging, however they do have much less of a voice now that everyone else is more educated about their pro-terrorism ways of trying to do things. Where in the early 1900's people sought help and turned to anyone willing to give it, no one respects the KKK now, aside from the KKK. Thankfully. 2. Make an argument for or against the theory of Evolution supporting your argument. Evolution is clearly completely credible and factual. Plenty of evidence has been provided, and the only argument against it has been that people would rather believe in a giant invisible man who knows and does everything, who has no solid evidence for his existence.

__** DAY 2 **__ 
 * 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 was a combination of things, saying that 1. creationism is not science, 2. it's ridiculous for the police forces to stop the teaching of evolution, and 3. Evolution is clearly factual, and proven.

2. Do you think something like this could actually happen? I think everything that happened in the episode could happen, up until the eight year old being arrested.



**__William Jennings Bryan (PiratePad study group) link--->Our Pirate Pad__** 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 //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. //5. You must list what site you are basing your information upo// //n.// [][]

SUMMARIES: Clarence Darrow's role in the trial was as the most famous lawyer who ( m ) defended John Scopes. He argued for the side of science, and pressed on the prosecuting attorney, Bryan, to admit that the Genesis and the Bilbe was a bunch of garbage. His main goal was to prove that the Butler Law was unconstitutional. However, h e 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.

The 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.

1900-1970 He was a biology substitute and a gym 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.

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.

What importance did each person/organization play in the case? -Scopes and his defending attorney, Darrow, fought for the right to teach evolution, while the ACLU and it's rep, Bryan, fought to get Scopes in trouble. Raulston sided with the ACLU and such because he was incredibly biased. Evaluate the perspective each person/organization had on the teaching of evolution in public schools? -ditto Do you agree with the outcome of the trial? Why or why not? -Technically, Scopes did break the law, but it was an unconstitutional law that shouldn't have existed. The way it turned out, with him in trouble and then not, is agreeable enough. Also, Scopes got to make an important point.
 * __ SUMMARY OF THE CASE: __**

__**DAY 3**__

Glogster on the Scopes Trial

CSI game-I learned how to be a toxicologist.


 * __ DAY 4 __**

FINAL PROJECT!