Evolution and Creationism in the Public Schools: A Handbook for Educators, Parents and Community LeadersMcFarland, 14 мар. 2015 г. - Всего страниц: 199 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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... earlier form of life, perhaps fourbillion-year-old bacteria. How is this known? There many evidences. The easiest to list is DNA, found in every inch of the body, carrying numerous genes that are similar to those of ancient bacteria ...
... 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 subject easily becomes a political issue rather than an ...
... earlier forms, especially by natural selection." These two definitions provide a useful beginning to this chapter for two reasons: (1) to underline the necessity of using reputable sources for the meanings of the words we use, and (2) ...
... . His books and his lectures were welcomed all over the world. Some educators used Dewey's method of teaching science before Dewey's time, but Dewey revolutionized these earlier practices by selecting content 11 One: Defining Terms.
... earlier practices by selecting content that was so popular with both parents and students that the subject of science blossomed into a position of high status throughout the 1920s. That is to say, Dewey's methods were universally ...
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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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