There are two major challenges to understand, accept and defend evolution. First is overcoming the notion that evolution is something that happened in the past and is no longer occurring. Second is correcting the misunderstanding that evolution contributes little benefit to society. Evolution - Why Bother? will enhance student's, concerned citizens, and the general publics understanding of the relevance of evolution to daily life and meeting the numerous challenges facing society.

Evolution - Why Bother? is an excellent, non-technical exploration of evolution and natural selection in our daily lives. This 27 minute, broadcast quality film contains eight self-contained chapters optimized for the general public (including concerned citizens, parent groups, and curriculum committees,) teachers, and student use. Intriguing photography, special effects, and upbeat pacing will captivate viewers. prominent biologists and science educators - including Patty Harmon David Cracraft, David Mindell, Carl Bergstrom, Paul Gepts, Lynn Caporale, Kenneth Miller, and Jerry Waldvogel - explain how evolutionary theory is being used today in science, agriculture, health, industry, and ecology. This program explores the practical reasons why evolution is important in our daily lives - why we should bother with Evolution. DVD, 27 minutes, 7th through adult.

Evolution - Why Bother?

"Wonderfully effective program"

"Sure to become a favorite of classroom teachers as well as a valuable addition to media collections"

School Library Journal
Video/DVD reviews – 4/1/2006
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6320850.html
Gr 7 Up–So, why is there still a big fuss being made over Charles Darwin's 19th-century theory? Other than the perennial religious argument, what impact does that have on contemporary issues? This wonderfully effective program addresses just those topics in a clear and concise manner. Viewers learn how evolution affects research in areas such as medicine and pharmaceuticals, agriculture's pursuit of better pesticides and increasing product yields and disease resistance, conservation efforts intended to assist endangered plant and animal species, and more. Although the narration and commentary by significant biologists and other scientists is rather prosaic, their messages are not. One commentator pretty much sums up the importance of Origin of Species by saying that with evolution, biology simply “makes sense.” With this program, evolution itself “makes sense.” Sure to become a favorite of classroom teachers as well as a valuable addition to media collections. DVD, 27 minutes, 7th through adult. Dwain Thomas, Lake Park High School, Roselle, IL

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