evolution

Chronicles the history of evolutionary science from early-nineteenth-century theory to twenty-first-century sociobiology, discussing the work of Darwin as well as other figures including Georges Cuvier, W.D. Hamilton, and E.O. Wilson.

Presents an overview of the 1925 trial of John Scopes who was charged with violating a law against teaching evolution in public schools in Tennessee.

Examines the development of evolutionary thought throughout the past 250 years.

While walking in the woods, Meg and her dad find some ancient rocks that were important in creating the oxygen that supports life on our planet.

Presents Darwin's theories of evolution and natural selection and presents scientific evidence in support of his theories.

Irreverent approach to the origins of life, using a fish story to begin the discussion of the Precambrian age, approximately 650 million years ago, and traveling on through dinosaurs, and finally, humans.

Surveys the evolutionary ancestors of modern humans and describes the ways in which we evolved by examining fossils of prehistoric apes, pre-humans, and early humans.

Recounts the life of John Thomas Scopes and his trial of 1925 which tested the right of a teacher to teach evolution.

Describes, using evidence found in fossil layers, how one-cell organisms evolved into complex plants and animals.