The story has the link.
But it is a simple paragraph that, on the face of it is hard to object to. It is the unwritten intentions that might be a problem.
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170.032. All biology textbooks sold to the public schools of the state of Missouri shall have one or more chapters containing a critical analysis of origins. The chapters shall convey the distinction between data and testable theories of science and philosophical claims that are made in the name of science. Where topics are taught that may generate controversy, such as biological evolution, the curriculum should help students to understand the full range of scientific views that exist, why such topics may generate controversy, and how scientific discoveries can profoundly affect society.
Of course a good advanced text should have critical material. The details of how evolutionary biology should be tested and checked should be supplied. The full range of
scientific views should be taught.
I'm not sure that it is a good idea to get into why such things may generate controversy because it may end up stepping on religious toes. It would be nice to have the time to discuss possible affects on society of course.
However, what I might do to implement that section of the law might be very different from what the authors intended. They might not like any discussion of why there is an apparent controversy. It would be a shame to risk law suits for the school board when apparent lies were discussed.
This message has been edited by NosyNed, 12-10-2004 01:21 AM
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