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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... biological 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 ...
... evolution illegal. Not all of these were passed into law but they represented the kind of thinking that occurred at that time. Half of the biology texts that were published made no reference whatever to evolution. This period of time ...
... science does not qualify as a scientific 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 ...
... evolutionary theory. The British National Curriculum makes it clear that schools must teach Darwin's theory of biological evolution as the dominant scientific theory but it also says that students must understand how scientific ...
... scientific evidence. This part of the Bible is quoted by almost all creationists ... evolution and natural selection shall be modified to indicate that these are ... biological science being followed in some states. ONE Defining Terms The ...
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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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Evolution and Creationism in the Public Schools: A Handbook for Educators ... Angus M. Gunn Обмежений попередній перегляд - 2004 |