Science, Religion and How Life Began
Explore different ideas about where humans and the universe came from.
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Helpful Words
Evolution
Living things changing over millions of years.
Creation
The belief that God created the world.
Big Bang
The idea that the universe started a very long time ago.
Creator
Someone who makes something.
Origins
How something began.
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What Do You Think?
How do you think the universe began?
Can science and religion both help explain life? Why?
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Watch and Learn
Creation Stories
Watch Video
Write three things you learned.
Charles Darwin
Watch Video
Write three things you learned.
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Sort the Ideas
Drag each statement into the group where you think it belongs.
Statements
Science can explain how humans came to exist.
Evolution explains how living things changed over time.
God guided evolution.
God created the world.
The Genesis story teaches lessons about God rather than science.
Science explains how life developed better than religion.
Darwin followed evidence and helped us understand nature.
Many Christians believe in evolution and also believe in God.
Science Explains Life Without God
God Helped Create Life
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Three Different Views
God Created Everything
God made the universe and life.
God Used Science
God created the universe using the Big Bang and evolution.
Science Alone
Science explains life without needing God.
Which view do you agree with most and why?
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Your Opinion
Why do you think Charles Darwin was important?
Can science and religion work together? Explain your answer.
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Choose One Challenge Question
- Can someone believe in both God and science?
- Why did some people disagree with Darwin's ideas?
- What helps us understand the world more: science, religion, or both?
- Will religion become more or less important in the future?
- Why is it important to learn about evolution and space?
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Final Reflection
What is the most interesting thing you learned today?