Students read an overview of the Scopes Trial, whose main issue was for the right to teach the science of evolution in schools. They will then complete related activities to extend their understanding.
The Monkey Trial
Excerpted from
The 20th Century
This comprehensive book presents highlights of each decade from the 1900s to the 1990s. It examines the political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, and technological advances of the twentieth century and introduces students to the individuals who made history in each decade.