Evolution and Creationism in the Public Schools: A Handbook for Educators, Parents and Community LeadersMcFarland, 14 бер. 2015 р. - 199 стор. In United States public schools, the content being taught in all subjects is determined by specialists who have the expertise necessary for the task. Parents don't insist on their opinions being part of curricular decisions. History, mathematics and literature classes, for example, generally enjoy full acceptance by parents and others. The science curriculum, however, is unique in that it has faced long-time opposition that shows little sign of lessening. Most notably, a controversy has arisen around biological evolution. Part history and part handbook, this carefully neutral work examines the origins of the opposition to biological evolution, its long and deep-seated history, and the reasons why it hasn't been resolved. Key terms--including creationism, evolution, intelligent design, and theory, among others--are defined at length, and erroneous understandings are addressed. Solutions are suggested so that the energies of school administrators and teachers may focus on their main task, the improvement of learning. State-by-state science standards are covered, and several models for biological science curricula are offered. Presented in a highly readable style, this study is intended for use by students, parents, teachers, school administrators, and community leaders alike, as well as others interested in the controversy. |
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... Americans, because of misguided views about biological science, would prefer to prevent the teaching of good science. Gallup, in 2000, found that 68 percent of all Americans hold an anti-science view. The Gallup organization 3 Introduction.
... Americans hold an anti-science view. The Gallup organization earlier discovered that a very large number of science teachers hold these same anti-science views. With this level of opposition to good science it is no surprise that the ...
... America was good scientific method. It may come as a surprise to the many who advocate creationism that there are very few living Americans who are unfamiliar with this heritage from their school years. The exceptions might be those who ...
... America awoke to the threat that the communists might be ahead of it in science achievements. New. Curricula. in. Science. The public response at the time of Sputnik could be described as near panic. There was widespread alarm about what ...
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The Historical Roots of Creationism | 35 |
The Impact of Science | 61 |
How Do Organisms Evolve? | 85 |
Genesis and Science | 105 |
Science Standards State by State | 125 |
The Evolution of Intelligent Design | 145 |
Models of Biological Science Curricula | 161 |
Five Common Questions | 175 |
Glossary | 177 |
Bibliography | 181 |
Index | 185 |
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