Evolution Week on Teachers TV
Highlights across the week include:
School Matters � Adam Rutherford on Evolution and Creationism
This programme asks whether the teaching of evolution is under threat from a rise in religious fundamentalism amongst pupils.
Homo Sapiens
UK TV premiere of this spectacular, high-budget three-part series exploring the evolution of humankind.
The Rise of Man
UK TV premiere of a two-part series exploring how 12 000 years ago, mankind suddenly took a decisive turn, emerging from prehistory to invent a new style of life. Part 1 and Part 2
Key Stage 2 Science � Following in Darwin's Footsteps
St Stephen & All Martyrs School in Bolton were winners of the Rolls Royce Science Prize in 2007 for their project 'Following in the Footsteps of Darwin'.
Key Stages 3-4 Science � Teaching Evolution
Dress up as gorillas, use kitchen implements to pick up fruit, and debate the validity of intelligent design. All are techniques used to help teach evolution in the KS4 science class featured in this programme.
Resource Review � Evolution Special
Primary and Secondary evolution resources are evaluated in schools, and by a panel of experts.
Penguins � The Birds That Wanted to Be Fish
Ever since birds first appeared on earth, their remarkable diversification allowed them to conquer all the different habitats on the planet's surface. Their wings gave them the ability to fly and to reach places no other kind of animal could reach. Only the sea deterred them � this was, until the arrival of penguins.
The Teaching Challenge � Steve Jones
Professor Steve Jones has built up a formidable reputation for his work on genetic diversity. He has written easy-to-read, bestselling books on complex subjects such as evolution and genes.
Key Stage 1 and 2 Creative Arts � Africa Rocks
A music specialist from Devon, Gill is enthusiastic about giving every pupil the opportunity to take part in musical performances.
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