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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... fact about the origin of life forms stands the uncertainty about the mechanisms involved in the process of forming new species. How does one species change into a di›erent one, retaining in the process much of the DNA of its predecessor ...
... fact is that a majority of 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 ...
... fact that humans and apes have the same genes gave rise to the idea that humans are descended from apes. That is like saying a woman descended from her sister because they have the same genes. The central reality in the conflict between ...
... facts of the theory of evolution. The Rev. Dr. John Polkinghorne, KBE, FRS, identifies their problem in these words: "It is sad when those who are seeking to serve the God of truth refuse to take seriously those aspects of the truth to ...
... fact and the longer it is supported by additional research, the firmer the theory becomes. For this reason the theory of evolution is one of the best established facts about the biological world. One hundred and fifty years 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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