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The Debate Over Teaching Intelligent Design

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Students explain the current nationwide debate regarding the teaching of intelligent design alongside evolution in public schools. They examine the content of the debate and then analyze and critique the merits and flaws of both sides of the argument.

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intelligent design, creationism

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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