Intro; Preface; Contents; About the Editors; Introduction; 1 Evolutionary Theory as a Controversial Topic in Science Curriculum Around the Globe; Abstract; 1.1 Conceptual Domain; 1.2 Epistemic Domain; 1.3 Worldview/Religious Domain; 1.4 Social and Cultural Domain; 1.5 Evolution Education Research Around the Globe; 1.6 Conclusion; References; North and South America; 2 Pedagogical Implications of American Muslims' Views on Evolution; Abstract; 2.1 Introduction; 2.1.1 The American Context for Islam

2.2 Public Acceptance of Evolutionary Theory Within the Social, Political, and Cultural Context of the United States2.2.1 American Muslims' Views on Evolution; 2.3 Suggestions to Improve Evolution Education in the United States; 2.3.1 Pedagogical Implications for Evolution Education of American Muslims; 2.4 Conclusions; References; 3 Project Teach Evolution: Preparing Biology Pre-service Teachers to Teach Evolution in Missouri, U.S.A.; Abstract; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Public Acceptance of Evolution in the State of Missouri; 3.3 Ozarks History and Culture

3.4 Influence of Anti-evolution Movements in Missouri: Legislative Bills3.4.1 Place of Evolutionary Theory in the Curriculum: Missouri Standards and Teacher Practice; 3.5 University of Missouri Science Teacher Education Program; 3.6 Project Teach Evolution: Hybrid Evolution Content and Pedagogy Course; 3.6.1 Course Overview; 3.6.2 Use of Existing Evolution Resources; 3.6.3 Instructor-Designed Projects and Position Paper; 3.6.4 Student Feedback; 3.6.5 Challenges; 3.7 Next Steps and Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References

4 Controversial Before Entering My Classroom: Exploring Pre-service Teacher Experiences with Evolution Teaching and Learning in the Southeastern United StatesAbstract; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Public Acceptance of Evolutionary Theory Within the Social, Political, and Cultural Context of the Southeastern United States; 4.3 Existence and Extent of Influence of Anti-evolutionary Movements in the Southeastern United States; 4.4 Place of Evolutionary Theory in the Curriculum; 4.5 Biology Teachers' Attitudes Toward Teaching Evolutionary Theory

4.6 Emphasis Given to Evolutionary Theory in Biology Teacher Education Programs4.7 Pre-service Teachers as a Lens for Understanding Evolution Conflict; 4.8 Conclusions; 4.9 Suggestions to Improve Evolution Education in the Southeastern United States; References; 5 Case Studies in Teaching Evolution in the Southwestern U.S.: The Intersection of Dilemmas in Practice; Abstract; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Anti-evolution Legislation in the Southwest; 5.3 Educational Problem; 5.3.1 The State of Arizona; 5.3.2 Cultural Issues in Evolution; 5.4 Arizona: Demographics and Education System