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ERIC Number: EJ568018
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-2158-818X
Why Teach Evolution?
Miller, Bruce
Reports of the National Center for Science Education, v17 n5 p29-30 Sep-Oct 1997
Presents a letter written in response to a videotape presented to a teacher by a student; the videotape denounced evolution on religious grounds. The letter explains some of the biases of the video to the class and the importance of learning about an issue before taking a stand against it. (PVD)
Descriptors: Agenda Setting, Bias, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Creationism, Evolution, Propaganda, Religion, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Theories
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Religious Fundamentalism