Turkey Bans the Teaching of Evolution in Public Schools

secular – adj. not overtly or specifically religious

evolution – n. the process by which changes in plants and animals happen over time

naturalist – n. a person who studies plants and animals as they live in nature

curriculum -- n. the courses that are taught by a school, college, etc.

fundamental – adj. forming or relating to the most important part of something

controversial – adj. relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument: likely to produce controversy

theologian -- n. a person who is an expert on theology