“Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of
evolution” (Dobzhansky 1973, 125). This statement by geneticist
Theodosius Dobzhansky is frequently cited as rationale for
including the topic of evolution in science curricula. As the
common thread in biology, the topic of evolution and its related
historical development can help students make sense of diverse
biological concepts. The discussion of evolution provides
educators with something else—a significant opportunity to teach
important lessons involving the nature of science (NOS). The
strategies addressed in this article focus on how to effectively
blend discussions of science content with process. An
examination of evolution, along with the mechanism of natural
selection, can provide science teachers with a wealth of
resources to pull from when delivering science content to
biology students. This article also focuses on several core NOS
ideas as they pertain to evolutionary biology. These ideas
include the concept that laws and theories are relate