Scopes Trial, Fundamentalism, Creationism

Why did the Scopes Trial become a major conflict between science and religion in the 1920s? This document and opinion analysis activity examines the background and impact of Fundamentalism, creationism, and the Scopes Trial during the Roaring Twenties. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - Scopes Trial 1925 primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
Fundamentalism during the Roaring Twenties reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions
Analyzing Opinions: Darrow vs. Jennings Bryan
Clarence Darrow POV with scaffolding questions
William Jennings Bryan POV with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Scopes trial impact the teaching of evolution in schools and the debate between science and religion?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)

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