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Why are intelligent design and approaches such as "teach the controversy" inappropriate for the science classroom?
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Learning Objectives
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After completing this session, you will be able to:
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explain the social and historical significance of Darwin's theory of evolution;
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describe the legal history of the creationism/evolution issue;
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explain the evidence that intelligent design is a new form of creationism;
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explain why intelligent design does not belong in the public school science classroom; and
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generate a knowledgeable response to a parent or school board insisting that intelligent design be included in a biology curriculum.
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