Yes, I teach evolution. I don't think one can understand biology without teaching evolution. I do not teach creation because their premise is not a testable hypothesis. In science we try to teach students that even theories can be reexamined and tested should one want to revisit the theory. I also try to have students distinguish between beliefs and testable hypotheses. Students need to know they can and should discuss what they "know" and what they "believe". There is a wealth of information and data that supports the teaching of evolution. Sue DeKalb High School, DeKalb, Illinois ISTA-talk wrote: > ISTA-talk Digest #702 - Monday, September 17, 2001 > > Do you teach evolution? > by "kevin seymour" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: Do you teach evolution? > Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 14:08:41 -0500 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (kevin seymour) > > The WGBH series "Evolution: A Journey Into Where We're From and Where We > Are Going" will spark many conversations about the teaching of evolution in > our schools. I have been asked by a local PBS station to share an > educator's point of view about this controversy. I am asking for your > input. Do you teach evolution every year? Are there situations in which you > choose not to teach evolution? Do you discuss "Creationism" in your > classroom? Do you feel pressures from ISBE, your school community > (including the school board), media, and/or parents to teach evolution, > creationism, or both? And, finally, the question that was asked directly to > me...If you choose not to teach evolution are you worried that your > students will not do well in testing programs (e.g., PSAE, SAT)? Thanks > for your thoughtful response to these questions. Be well and enjoy! > > Kevin Seymour > Staff Development Consultant > ROE SchoolWorks > 200 S. Fredrick > Rantoul, Illinois 61866 > (217)893-4921 (Voice) > (217)892-4637 (Fax) > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > End of ISTA-talk Digest > > -- > This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. > > To unsubscribe: > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > For more information: > <http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp> > > To search the archives: > <http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/> -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information: <http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp> To search the archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/>
