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 From the  National Center for Science Education;

Judgment Day is nigh -- a special documentary about Kitzmiller v. Dover
will be aired on PBS on November 13, 2007.  Meanwhile, in Florida, the
applause continues for the inclusion of evolution in the state science
standards, while in the United Kingdom, the Association for Science
Education issued a firm statement on science education, "intelligent
design," and creationism.

JUDGMENT DAY:  INTELLIGENT DESIGN ON TRIAL

Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial, a special two-hour documentary
about the Kitzmiller v. Dover case, in which teaching "intelligent design"
in the public schools was ruled to be unconstitutional, is to air
nationwide on PBS at 8:00 p.m. on November 13, 2007.  "Judgment Day
captures on film a landmark court case with a powerful scientific message
at its core," explains Paula Apsell, NOVA's Senior Executive
Producer.  "Evolution is one of the most essential yet, for many people,
least understood of all scientific theories, the foundation of biological
science.  We felt it was important for NOVA to do this program to heighten
the public understanding of what constitutes science and what does not, and
therefore, what is acceptable for inclusion in the science curriculum in
our public schools."

In addition to the documentary itself, there is a generous website,
featuring interviews with Kenneth R. Miller on evolution, Phillip Johnson
on "intelligent design," and Paula Apsell on NOVA's decision to produce the
documentary; audio clips of Judge John E. Jones III reading passages from
his decision in the case and of various experts (including NCSE's Eugenie
C. Scott) discussing the nature of science; resources about the evidence
for evolution and about the background to the Kitzmiller case; and even a
preview of the documentary.  Teachers will be especially enthusiastic about
the briefing packet for educators; further resources for educators,
including a teacher's guide, a two-session on-line course, and a number of
lesson plans, are to be released shortly.

For information about Judgment Day, visit:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/id/

For the preview, visit:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/preview/i_3416.html

For the briefing packet for educators (PDF), visit:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/id/media/nova-id-briefing.pdf
-- 
Martin Weiss, Ph.D
Consultant
Science Interpretation
New York Hall of Science
47-01 111 th Street
Corona, New York 11368
718 699 0005 x 356

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