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Teaching Controversial Science Issues Through Law Related Education

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Discuss the differences in dialogue and debate when considering a controversial topic. Your class can work in small groups to complete a guided discussion of this controversial topic and then participate in a simulation of the Scopes trial.  The topics include evolution and creationist science concepts

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evolution, the theory of evolution, creationism, laws

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creationism, evolution, law, controversial science, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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