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Students debate whether teachers should be mandated to present theories challenging evolution in their classrooms. For homework, they write letters to their local school board expressing their own opinions.

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evolution, the theory of evolution, charles darwin, intelligent design, creationism

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creationism, darwin, evolution, intelligent design, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Discussion
Year
2005
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