THE CURRICULUM POTENTIAL OF DARWIN THEORY OF EVOLUTION

''Unity'' and ''diversity'' are best reconciled by Darwin's Theory of Evolution. Two major dilemmas related to the study of Evolution are de scribed. The first, concerning pedagogy, can be solved by teaching the topic at an elementary level in the middle school so that the Theory may serve as an ''advanced oragnizer'' and returning with in-depth stu dy in the last two years of high school. The second, concerning Faith, is a sensitive issue. Some successful approaches are discussed. The p lace of Darwin's Theory in the all-elective high school biology curric ulum is described as well. The role of the Theory regarding explanatio ns is especially highlighted.