Intelligent design vs. evolution
Description
Confronting one of the most complex and potentially divisive issues on the American cultural landscape, this ABC News program examines the intellectual and political forces that support the teaching of intelligent design in public schools. The video focuses on the Discovery Institute, a Seattle-based think tank that has generated widespread enthusiasm-and criticism-for making I.D. part of science curricula. Also featured is an in-depth debate between George Will and Cal Thomas, two conservative commentators who differ on whether a non-testable, quasi-religious belief should be promoted in biology courses. The result is an effective springboard for class discussion on an extremely challenging topic.
Runtime
22 min
Subjects
- Educational sociology (42)
- Religious institutions (185)
- Sociology (1145)
- Political planning (192)
- Public schools (50)
- Education (938)
- Biodiversity (348)
- Multicultural education (84)
- Social policy (88)
- Religions (331)
- Public policy (Law) (168)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c2005
Database
Films on Demand
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