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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... theory" is used in relation to evolution. The di›erent meanings of these two words, evolution and theory, are explained in Chapter One. For now, it is necessary to observe that all kinds of erroneous understandings of evolution 1 ...
... theory of evolution focused for all time the many bits of scientific discoveries that had been made in previous centuries concerning the origins of life forms. Darwin worked alone for much of the time but he relied heavily on scientists ...
... evolution is extremely important and it is necessary to keep it constantly in mind when examining the opposition to evolution. As criticisms are encountered, consider whether Darwin's ideas about natural selection or his theory of ...
... evolution" in all of its 600 pages. Darwin's theory was described as "The hypothesis of racial development." In all of that 30-year period of time there were large numbers of citizens convinced that evolutionary thinking was evil ...
... theory. Scientific explanations focus on what can be examined experimentally, not on the origin of life. The theory of biological evolution assumes the existence of life and studies how it evolved after it originated. It does not ...
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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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