Ten grade science plan sparks evolution design clash
A 10th grade science lesson plan under state review ignited controversy in Columbus over evolution versus intelligent design. The plan includes critical analyses such as the peppered moth example and may reference Jonathan Wells. Board members will vote again next month. contact details for Chans Gupta are provided.
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Teachers Balance Beliefs and Evidence in Evolution Debate
Elvira and Lorain school leaders discuss the 10th grade Critical Analysis of Evolution lesson plan approved by the State Board of Education. They emphasize teaching scientific evidence while avoiding promotion of intelligent design and respect for students diverse beliefs. The plan weighs five tenets of evolution and prompts research of opposing views. A final vote on adoption is expected next month.
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Six standards adopted December 2002 outline evolution fundamentals. They cover genetic change over time, natural selection as a mechanism, historical development of evolutionary thought, ongoing inquiry, and how evolution explains life diversity and unity. They note life began as single-celled organisms about 4 billion years ago, with early Earth dominated by microbes.
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