Unit 2: Origin Stories
Where did we come from?
Where did we come from?
Why are we here?
Why are we here?
How did it all begin?
How did it all begin?
How do faith and science each try to answer the big questions about life, the universe, and everything?
How do faith and science each try to answer the big questions about life, the universe, and everything?
Unit Outline
Unit Outline
Key idea: beliefs about origins shape our identities, which can change over time
Key idea: beliefs about origins shape our identities, which can change over time
Driving questions:
- Where did the universe and Earth come from?
- What are origin stories?
- How did the scientific origin story develop?
- How do theories become accepted?
- How can religion and science co-exist?
Key learning outcome: geography
- Analyze how location influences cultural stories.
Key learning outcome: inquiry
- Define and ask 'ultimate' questions that faith and science seek to answer.
- Define and explain multiple historical perspectives on the origins of the universe.
Key learning outcome: history
- Use historical context to explain how and why opinions vary about the origin of the universe, and how those opinions may change over time.