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There is no credible reason why evolution should not be taught in schools. Ignorance would be the outcome if the central organizing priciple of biology was not taught in school.

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How should evolution and creationism be taught in schools?

Evolution can be taught in public schools because it is a verifiable scientific fact based on evidence. Creationism cannot be taught (at least, not as fact) in schools in the United States because it is a religious doctrine, and the Constitution says that Church and State must remain independent from one another. One is of course free to teach about creationism, for instance in comparative religion courses.


Why should creationism not be taught in school?

There is no legitimate reason for not teaching aboutcreationism. To deny students knowledge of common religious beliefs is cencorship. Creationism should be taught in schools - or rather, schools should inform students about creationism, explaining that there exist various religious subcultures that hold their creation stories to be literal truth.


Is Darwin's theory taught in schools?

The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection, as an explanation for the development of life on earth and its current form and diversity, is taught in many school science courses, but not in all.


Why is creationism not taught in schools?

The United States Supreme Court has defined creationism as a religious hypothesis, which should be taught only as part of religious education. It is not permitted to be taught in science courses.For more information, please visit: http://christianity.answers.com/theology/the-story-of-creation


Is the theory of evolution allowed in schools?

Yes, most public schools will teach evolution in their life science classes, such as Biology. However, some states, especially those in the southern United States try to circumvent the law by avoiding the teaching of evolution altogether because of the controversy surrounding it.

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What court case ruled that evolution can be thought in schools?

The court case which ruled that evolution could be taught in schools was that of Edwards v. Aguillard.


Does Rick Santorum believe in evolution?

Rick Santorum does not believe evolution is a proven fact, and that it should not be taught as such in public schools. In addition, he believes other theories of how the universe came into existence should be taught alongside evolution. He proposed language to the No Child Left Behind Act to that effect.


The scopes trial os 1925 allowed what to be taught in public schools?

evolution


Should religions be taught in schools if they are taught with tolerance instead of preaching them?

no ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Schools should not force students to be religious.


Should chemistry be taught in secondary schools?

Yes, many educators do believe that chemistry should be taught is secondary schools now.


How many people believe evolution should be taught in schools?

All rational people. It is not a matter of belief, though, as what manifests itself in the real world, and evolution does that, is not subject to " beliefs " and is true whether you believe it or not. Evolution, the change in allele frequency over time in a population of organisms, is a fact. The theory of evolution by natural selection explains much of this fact. Evolution and the theory of evolution by natural selection is the foundation of biology and it makes little sense not to teach it. The courts have spoken, both at the local and Federal level, so evolution is taught in schools. How rigorously it is taught varies by region. Regardless, science does not adhere to argumentum ad populum.


When did evolution become legal?

Do you mean legal to be taught in schools? Evolution has been the accepted theory as to the origin of 'complex' life for around 150 years. I'm not sure when it became legal to be taught in schools. Probably around the same time the scientific community accepted it.


Should Islam be taught in schools?

All religions should be taught equally in schools, to help dispel some of the fear and myths that unfamiliar religions can hold.


How should evolution and creationism be taught in schools?

Evolution can be taught in public schools because it is a verifiable scientific fact based on evidence. Creationism cannot be taught (at least, not as fact) in schools in the United States because it is a religious doctrine, and the Constitution says that Church and State must remain independent from one another. One is of course free to teach about creationism, for instance in comparative religion courses.


Is creationism taught in Ohio public schools?

Creationism is not taught in Ohio public schools as part of the science curriculum. It may be taught in a cultural or sociological classroom setting, depending on the teacher or school. Only evolution is taught as a scientific theory for the origin of life in biology/science classes.


Should evolution be tought in schools?

Yes, evolution should be taught in schools as it is a fundamental concept in biology supported by a vast amount of scientific evidence. Understanding evolution helps students to comprehend the diversity of life on Earth and the mechanisms of how species have changed over time. This knowledge is crucial for a well-rounded education in the biological sciences.


Should students be taught cooking in classes?

YES! I am a student at an intermediate school and i would LOVE to be taught cooking as a class