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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... century and today it shows little signs of abating. It stems from opposition by parents and others to the content being taught in the science classrooms of schools. The problem is unique in that it a›ects only the science curricula. In ...
... centuries concerning the origins of life forms. Darwin worked alone for much of the time but he relied heavily on scientists from the past as well as those from his own time. It was time for him to identify the common thread in all that ...
... century, many legal challenges were launched by creationists claiming that biological evolution was not the only valid method of teaching the his- tory of life. Some of these challenges were settled at lower courts, and some went all ...
... Century and his method of teaching science persisted for the rest of the century. It continues today. Dewey is an extraordinary name in the history of education. His ideas were early and revolutionary and they caught the imagination of ...
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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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