Evolution vs Creationism in MN

This is an interesting article that compares the evolution and creationism instruction in MN. The author outlines the the MN standards, National Science Education standards, and pertinent l... See More

This is an interesting article that compares the evolution and creationism instruction in MN. The author outlines the the MN standards, National Science Education standards, and pertinent legal cases while evaluating the state of evolution education within the state. Also included in some antidotal evidence from freshman entering UMN regarding their high school education. This is a very interesting article that sheds light on the state of evolution education in the state of MN.

Is Evolution Really Being Taught

Are all states that support evolution actually teaching evolution? The author looks at Minnesota standards and opposition to the teaching of evolution. Through a survey administered over s... See More

Are all states that support evolution actually teaching evolution? The author looks at Minnesota standards and opposition to the teaching of evolution. Through a survey administered over several years to college biology classes students who attended public school it became clear that even though the state mandated the teaching of evolution, little time was spent on it if at all. The questionnaire is presented with stats. This article leads one to believe that there are major failures to follow state and national curriculums.