Guiding Questions
Document A: Sparks Letter to the Editor
1. Who is Mrs. Sparks and why does she care about what is taught in schools?
• Mrs. Sparks was a citizen that wrote a letter to the editor. She cares about what is taught in schools because she is a Christian woman that feels the teaching of science is a “destructive force which will destroy our civilization”. She feels that what is taught in schools is important because it is protecting the children.
2. What is Mrs. Sparks referring to when she says “these times of materialism”?
• When Mrs. Sparks says “these times of materialism” she is referring to possessions.
3. Find all of the words that suggest the presence of a great danger. Why might Mrs. Sparks believe that evolution is such …show more content…
Mrs. Sparks might believe that evolution is such a threat because of her own faith. As a devout Christian she believes that the Bible teaches the way of god and the science behind evolution is against her beliefs. She may also believe if they are in the schools teaching the children about a scientific belief instead of the Bible, it will cause a change in the religious structure of the country.
Document B: Malone’s Trial Speech
1. The audience in the courthouse mostly supported Bryan and the Butler Act. Why do you think they applauded Malone’s speech?
• I think they applauded because he made a powerful speech that they supported. They wanted people to have an open mind after a war with so many deaths and this is the way they thought they would get it, by teaching both and allowing choice.
2. Why does Malone think science is so important?
• Malone thinks science is so important because he feels that science is progress and that if you do not teach science to children their learning will be limited. He wants them to have all the facts.
3. What is Malone referring to when he says “civilization is not so proud of the work of the
Document A: Sparks Letter to the Editor
1. Who is Mrs. Sparks and why does she care about what is taught in schools?
• Mrs. Sparks was a citizen that wrote a letter to the editor. She cares about what is taught in schools because she is a Christian woman that feels the teaching of science is a “destructive force which will destroy our civilization”. She feels that what is taught in schools is important because it is protecting the children.
2. What is Mrs. Sparks referring to when she says “these times of materialism”?
• When Mrs. Sparks says “these times of materialism” she is referring to possessions.
3. Find all of the words that suggest the presence of a great danger. Why might Mrs. Sparks believe that evolution is such …show more content…
Mrs. Sparks might believe that evolution is such a threat because of her own faith. As a devout Christian she believes that the Bible teaches the way of god and the science behind evolution is against her beliefs. She may also believe if they are in the schools teaching the children about a scientific belief instead of the Bible, it will cause a change in the religious structure of the country.
Document B: Malone’s Trial Speech
1. The audience in the courthouse mostly supported Bryan and the Butler Act. Why do you think they applauded Malone’s speech?
• I think they applauded because he made a powerful speech that they supported. They wanted people to have an open mind after a war with so many deaths and this is the way they thought they would get it, by teaching both and allowing choice.
2. Why does Malone think science is so important?
• Malone thinks science is so important because he feels that science is progress and that if you do not teach science to children their learning will be limited. He wants them to have all the facts.
3. What is Malone referring to when he says “civilization is not so proud of the work of the