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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... present day usage. Many forget that words change their meanings over time and in di›erent contexts. The context problem is encountered when the word "theory" is used in relation to evolution. The di›erent meanings of these two words ...
... present forms of life have a common ancestry, one that goes back into billions of years of biological history. It was an idea whose time had come and its impact on society was powerful and permanent. There are more than 15 million ...
... present. Chapter Five is a detailed study of the early chapters of Genesis in the light of scientific evidence. This part of the Bible is quoted by almost all creationists to support their theory of creation science. Underneath all that ...
... present time, the dominant influence in the schools of America was good scientific method. It may come as a surprise to the many who advocate creationism that there are very few living Americans who are unfamiliar with this heritage ...
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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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