The Scopes 'Monkey Trial'

Just to highlight the fact that the huge evolution versus creationism debate is still going on, above is an info graphic story from the awesome joke website 'The Onion' about a modern education argument. 'Intelligent Design' is the new name for what Christian fundamentalists believe (that evolution is wrong and that God created everything i.e. there was an 'intelligent designer').

Below is a link to a superb joke newspaper front page from The Onion about the Monkey trial. It is written as if it is from 1925 at the time of the court case. I may well use this in class soon but remember that both articles are a humorous joke satire and are not meant to be taken seriously.

Is science being taught in our schools?

And here is much more information on the 'trial of the century'!

Scopes 'Monkey Trial' Wikipedia entry

The 'Young Turks' Take Over!

The History 'baton' has been passed! You are now the oldest (and wisest) pupils.

This blog has been created for you. It is designed for people to post revision questions, get homework and find the best History websites. I hope that you enjoy it and use it as much as my last class. Feel free to browse their (sometimes) witty comments. The challenge is on for you lot to use it more and better than they did! ;-)

Your first task is to ALL post a comment on this thread. Just click on the 'Comments' link and post. Use your name and then I will know that you have done it.

PS - Any previous Y11s should also feel free to post advice and tips to your former school mates.

PPS - Bonus points for anyone who can add in their comment what/who the 'Young Turks' were. It's a history mystery!