The theory of evolution is the overarching theory of biology. Evolution should therefore not only be a central theme in biology lessons but also a consistent explanatory principle. This realisation corresponds to the concept for a natural history biology lesson (Kattmann 1995).

Within the framework of this concept, numerous teaching units have been developed and trialled which demonstrate the fruitfulness of such a teaching approach, cf. dossier Evolution Kattmann 2009.

The lessons are based on the investigations into pupils' perceptions and subject-specific clarifications that were carried out as part of the didactic reconstruction.

It is essential for biology lessons to deal with creationist ideas in an objective and pedagogically appropriate manner(guidelines for dealing with them). For this reason, extensive basic considerations on modern forms of creationism in particular have been compiled in teaching materials (Kattmann 2008).

Together with Jorge Groß and Annetie Scheersoi, an "exhibition of a special kind" was created on the subject of evolution, which was originally shown on the sales trail of the furniture exhibition at IKEA Expopark Hanover.

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Kattmann, U. (2020). The human being ... a special creature. NBBjunior. Magdeburg: Wolf.
Kattmann, U. (2019). New paths into biology. Natural history of vertebrates. Seelze: Friedrich.
Dulitz, B & Kattmann, U. (Eds.). (2017). History and kinship of living organisms. Teaching Biology, 41 (421).
Kattmann, U., Groß, J. & Scheersoi, A. (2009). Evolution creates diversity. Selze: Friedrich.
Kattmann, U. (ed.). (2009). Dossier Evolution. Friedrich-Verlag: digital.
E. M. van Dijk & Kattmann, U. (2008). Teaching biology from a natural history perspective. On the reform at secondary level I. Part I: Basics. Part II: Implementation. Der mathematische und naturwissenschaftliche Unterricht, 61 (1), 12-15; (2), 107-114
Kattmann, U. (2008). Evolution & Creation. Kompakt Unterricht Biologie 333.
Kattmann, U. (2006). Didactic reconstruction of evolution. Der mathematische und naturwissenschaftliche Unterricht, 59 (6), 366-368.
Kattmann, U. (2005). The evolution of the theory of evolution. Unterricht Biologie, 29 (310), 2-11.
Baalmann, W., Frerichs, V. & Kattmann, U. (2005). Genetics in the context of evolution - or: Why the gorillas turned black. Mathematics and Science Education, 58 (7), 420-427.
Kattmann, U. (1996). Conversation in the garden. A dialogue between Charles Darwin and Carl von Linné documented in honour of Gerhard Winkel's 70th birthday. University of Oldeburg/University of Flensburg.
Kattmann, U. (1995). Conception of a natural history biology lesson: How evolution makes sense. Zeitschrift für Didaktik der Naturwissenschaften, 1 (1), 29-42.

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