Courtesy of PBS

Here are some FAQ about evolution. Pick and choose, and if you have follow-  ups, post them. 

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/faq/index.html

	The Basics
	1. What is evolution? 2. Isn't evolution just a theory that remains unproven? 3. Are all species related?

4. What is a species?

5. What do genes have to do with evolution?

6. What role does sex play in evolution?

7. Is evolution a random process?

8. Are evolution and "survival of the fittest" the same thing?

9. How does natural selection work?

10. How do organisms evolve?

11. Does evolution prove there is no God?

  Where We Came From 

1. Did we evolve from monkeys?

2. How did humans evolve?

3. Is culture the result of evolution?

4. How are modern humans and Neanderthals related?

5. What do humans have in common with single-celled organisms?

6. What happened in the Cambrian explosion?

 Where We're Going 

1. Why do some species survive while others go extinct?

2. Does evolution proceed toward increasing complexity?

3. If fish became amphibians through the process of evolution, then why do fish still exist?

4. Could apes ever evolve into some other humanlike creature?

5. Are humans influencing the process of evolution?

6. If humans evolved from apes then why are there still apes?

 How We Know 

1. Is there evidence for evolution?

2. How can you know what happened millions of years ago if no one was there to see it?

3. Does the fossil record tell us the whole story?

 What It Means to Evolve 

1. How can one species "turn into" another?

2. How can evolution produce complex organs like the eye?

3. Does evolution stop once a species has become a species?

4. Is evolution happening now?

 A Matter of Time 

1. How long does evolution take?

2. Can you observe evolution happening?

3. How old is Earth?

4. How long has life existed on Earth?

5. How long ago did dinosaurs exist?

6. How long ago did humans become human?

 Darwin 

1. Who was Charles Darwin?

2. Why was Darwin's idea considered dangerous?

 Why It's Important

1. How can the evolution of one species affect the evolution of another?

2. What does it mean when some scientists say humans have stopped evolving?

3. If extinction is a natural part of life on Earth, why should we care about protecting endangered species?

4. How does evolution affect me in my daily life?

 Evolution on Trial 

1. What is "intelligent design," and is it science?

2. What is "creation science"? Is it a real science?

3. Wouldn't it be fair to teach evolution and "creation science" and/or "intelligent design" in public schools?

 

Comments

[David Cook]

I do not necessarily have a post or a question about this, more so just a thanks. I've been needing to read up on evolutionary terms and its basics.

[Brandon]

I have something to say about the question, Isn't just a theory that remains unproven. It explained what a theory was, and how a theory stands until it is unproven. If something has had the ability to not be proven wrong for so long then there is a serious chance that evolution is true. Also many of the sciences support the theory of evolution.

[Tyler]

I think a miracle in the religious community would happen if people would actually read this. I think a intolerance for evolution comes from an ignorance of the subject. Sometimes, it makes me mad...but then I realize that most people haven't been given the same opportunities that I have. Then again, ignorance is no excuse in today's world.

[mgn]

I really enjoyed looking through all of these because it gave me a better understanding about evolution. People really need to look at these facts before they refute the theory of evolution. I mean you can only better yourself by expanding your boundaries on all sides of possibilities.

[Julie Jackson]

I believe that evolution is another belief and some may choose to believe in evolution. I have been taught that evolution is not true and that God created everything. There is just to much difference between things to be evolved from each other. I think that everything was made unique to show how powerful God really is. That is just what I believe. I do not look down on people who believe different. Sometimes you just have to disagree.

[Morgan]

I have liked learning more about evolution because I have always been taught that if you believed in God you did not agree with evolution. I am actually just now seeing both parts of the story and realizing that you are allowed to agree with both. Evolution is a scientific theory not a religious belief.

[Larz]

I agree with Morgan. Forever I thought that evolution was a religious belief and if you believed in it then you didn't believe in God. It seems that you can do both, however; I am still not sure how i feel about evolution personally.