S15 E6: The One About The Scopes Trial

If you have not ever heard of this trial or it's significance to the RE classroom then don't miss this episode.  It underpins our teaching of fundamentalism, science and religion, diversity of worldviews and curriculum freedom.  It also shines a light on global issues and polarisation.

As we approach the 100  year anniversary of this trial (10th July 1925) listen to Ruth Marx speak passionately about John Scope!

Here are the many links to things referenced in the episode

Charter for compassion

https://charterforcompassion.org/

Dawn Cox' blog

https://missdcoxblog.wordpress.com/

Sarah Silverman - we are all human and deserve love (warning, some people might find this language and humour offensive)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahdR6aHQvMQ

Karen Armstrongs ted talk on charter for compassion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJMm4RAwVLo

Smithsonian Institution Archives

The Leopold And Loeb Trial: An Account

Big Ideas lesson plan and resources on the Scope trial (monkey trial)

C11-14-BI6-ex2-v1.docx