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ERIC Number: EJ578245
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-2158-818X
K-12 Science Standards, State by State.
Lerner, Lawrence S.
Reports of the National Center for Science Education, v18 n1 p25-26 Jan-Feb 1998
Summarizes a study evaluating state standards in science. The treatment of evolution, which varies tremendously in quality from state to state, is discussed at length. In some states--Arizona for example--evolution is completely ignored in the life sciences. Highlights local political battles. Describes good evolution curricula in Connecticut, Indiana, and other states. (PVD)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Agenda Setting, Bias, Biological Sciences, Creationism, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Scientific Literacy, State Standards
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: National Science Education Standards; Project 2061 (AAAS); Pseudoscience