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Students read an adapted article about an educational debate in Kansas between Darwinists and proponents of the Intelligent Design Theory. They discuss the article, define vocabulary words, match synonyms and write letters outlining their beliefs.

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intelligent design, creationism, kansas

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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
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Social Studies & History
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1 hr
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2005
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