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Peer reviewedWavering, Michael; Duggan-Haas, Don – Reports of the National Center for Science Education, 2002
Presents two case studies that describe attempts by legislators in Arkansas and Michigan to restrict the teaching of evolution and the responses of science educators. Demonstrates that the same discredited arguments that have been used elsewhere continue to recur and that those interested in promoting quality science education can respond with…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Science Instruction
Download full textBlosser, Patricia E. – 1981
Four science education fact sheets are presented and focus on: (1) creationism vs. evolution; (2) science careers; (3) science activities for special students; and (4) the role of the laboratory in science teaching. The first fact sheet was prepared to assist teachers, curriculum coordinators, and others in dealing with the teaching of evolution…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Creationism, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
