The school board of Darwin Valley Regional School District is faced with a decision regarding the school’s science curriculum. A group of community members called “Concerned Parents” is asking the board to eliminate evolution from the high school curriculum because they feel it undermines their religious beliefs. As a member of the School Board, it is your job to respond to the concerned parents’ group regarding the issues surrounding evolution, creationism, and the high school curriculum.
Is it is legal to teach creationism as part of a science course within a school system or does this violates the constitution (separation of church and state)?
How would you reply to “Concerned Parents” your position on the subject of creationism being taught in the science classroom?
KEY TERMS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR POST: Natural Selection, Common Descent, Theory of Evolution, Genetic Mutation.
YOU POST MUST BE IN THE FORM OF A LETTER:
Dear Concerned Parents –
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Sincerely, The Darwin Region School District Board of Education
Be thoughtful and robust in your initial entry and responses. Your initial response must be at least 350 words and include 3 internet links.
