In Chapter 3 of the video, a Dover school board researches the subject of creationism by contacting the Thomas More Law Center for People of Faith and the Discovery Institute, which considers itself the nation's leading intelligent design proponent. A textbook based on intelligent design is recommended to the school board but falls short in the vote. However, the biology teachers at Dover Area...

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The video of Chapter 6 goes back to the trial reenactment where Dr. Ken Miller is on the stand for the plaintiffs. The definition of a theory is discussed in order to clarify misconceptions about its' meaning. The prosecution, in its' questioning of Dr. Miller, gives what the video calls "strong evidence for evolution". A discussion of the role of genetics as the biological mechanism for...

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Chapter 7 of the video begins with a discussion of intelligent design and whether or not it is considered a scientific theory. Dr. Miller, still on the witness stand, states that supernatural forces cannot be tested therefore it is not considered scientific. Proving intelligent design as a valid scientific theory is a job for the defense team, who brings to the stand their first witness in the...

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In Chapter 8 of the video the first defense witness, Dr. Michael Behe, is on the stand giving his definition of intelligent design. He gives an example to support his claim that some organisms are too complex in order to have developed randomly. The example he gives is that of the bacterial flagellum. The bacterial flagellum has a motor-like structure that give the bacteria a rotating motion...

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The video in Chapter 4 leads to the beginning of the trial of Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District. The video gives a brief introduction into the preparation for the trial by both sides and also shows a reenactment of the opening statements of the trial beginning in September of 2005. The plaintiffs argued that the school board intentions were to integrate creationism into the classroom. The...

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