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The Debate Over Teaching Intelligent Design Lesson Plan

The Debate Over Teaching Intelligent Design Lesson Plan

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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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intelligent design

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9th - 12th

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Social Studies & History

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