Evolution and Creationism in the Public Schools

A Handbook for Educators, Parents and Community Leaders

Angus M. Gunn (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

199 Seiten

2004
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-7864-2002-5 (ISBN)

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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.

Angus M. Gunn, professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia, has written numerous books—as well as articles and media productions—on such topics as education, geography and environmental science. A native of Scotland, he lives in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

List of Figures and Charts

Introduction

1. Defining Terms

2. The Historical Roots of Creationism

3. The Impact of Science

4. How Do Organisms Evolve?

5. Genesis and Science

6. Science Standards State by State

7. The Evolution of Intelligent Design

8. Models of Biological Science Curricula

Appendix: Five Common Questions

Glossary

Bibliography

Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	31.12.2004
Zusatzinfo	diagrams, tables, glossary, appendix, bibliography, index
Verlagsort	Jefferson, NC
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	277 g
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Evolution
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Bildungstheorie
ISBN-10	0-7864-2002-2 / 0786420022
ISBN-13	978-0-7864-2002-5 / 9780786420025
Zustand	Neuware