COSMOS Episode 2: Some of the Things that Molecules Do Worksheet (2014)

Description

COSMOS Episode 2: Some of the Things that Molecules Do (2014) continues the exploration of our human origins through the eyes of science. This episode explains the origins of species by means of natural and artificial selection. It also looks at the origin and evolution of life from the microscopic to macroscopic scale. Neil DeGrasse Tysons explores the possibility of life on other worlds, even in our own solar system!

In this episode, Tyson discussed the Tree of Life, evolution by means of natural selection, evolution vs creationism, the domestication of wolves, how evolution works, and where to search for life on other worlds.

This episode is appropriate for the following classes: biology, physics, astronomy, chemistry, physical science, general science, or history.

The runtime is 44 minutes. The video guide is designed to last an entire class, with some time left over to answer questions or facilitate a classroom discussion.

Tree of Life, evolution by means of natural selection, Darwin, evolution vs creationism, the domestication of wolves, how evolution works, search for life on other worlds, biology, physics, astronomy, chemistry, physical science, general science, history