Respond as your character in 3-4 sentences. Additionally you must use the quote feature to respond to at least 1 other post within your class period. The point is to have a discussion (not a fight) with your shipmates.
Respond as your character in 3-4 sentences. Additionally you must use the quote feature to respond to at least 1 other post within your class period. The point is to have a discussion (not a fight) with your shipmates.
I believe that evolution should be taught at school. according to science, it is how we came to being, how everything came to being. Even if you chose to stick with your religion/philosophy, it wouldn't hurt to know about it.
I do not believe that Evolution should be taught in all classes at school because it is a very touchy subject for some. However, for others, it can be very interesting so I think we should make certain classes that kids can take to study more on the topic of evolution. By doing this, we are giving the Kids a chance to take what they want to and learn what they are interested in.
Respond as your character in 3-4 sentences. Additionally you must use the quote feature to respond to at least 1 other post within your class period. The point is to have a discussion (not a fight) with your shipmates.
I believe that evolution should be taught at school. according to science, it is how we came to being, how everything came to being. Even if you chose to stick with your religion/philosophy, it wouldn't hurt to know about it.
I partially agree with you Nikola. I agree that it is a very interesting topic, however, it can be overwhelming for some kids who have a very religious background. I think that if kids have a chance to decide if they want to take it or not then it will be easier on the students.
I may actually believe in both ways, despite my religion. Many people,like me, are strong followers in religion which doesn't fully approve of this learning of evolution. On the other hand, though, it would also introduce new perspective and another idea or fact in science for us to learn. While some people like me may not believe in evolution, there still may not be anything wrong with learning it or teaching it in at least some schools.
-- Edited by Walt Disney on Sunday 29th of March 2015 09:06:18 PM
Respond as your character in 3-4 sentences. Additionally you must use the quote feature to respond to at least 1 other post within your class period. The point is to have a discussion (not a fight) with your shipmates.
I believe that evolution should be taught at school. according to science, it is how we came to being, how everything came to being. Even if you chose to stick with your religion/philosophy, it wouldn't hurt to know about it.
I partially agree with you Nikola. I agree that it is a very interesting topic, however, it can be overwhelming for some kids who have a very religious background. I think that if kids have a chance to decide if they want to take it or not then it will be easier on the students.
True, if the religious kids were allowed to choose if they wanted to take it or not, it would help them. However, you also have to consider that a) even thought they are very religious, they wouldn't have a better knowledge of it, which might put them at a disadvantage if compared to a kid who did take the whole course, especially when they are applying for a top notch school. those kinds of schools take the best of the best. so they might not pick the student who chose not to take that course. B) if the religious students, are allowed to be able to choose if they want to take the course, what is going to stop the other students from saying that they want that ability for other classes? call me crazy, but don't you think that a select few would abuse that chance? The schools would have no choice but to let them because they don't have a way to determine if their reason is legitimate or not.
I think evolution should be taught in school, but not all classes, just a few, such as science and biology. I believe it is important to know how we came to be and to learn from our past mistakes. If we learn about evolution in school, it adds to our wisdom. It also helps us anticipate the future by studying the past and the present, we learn of our future.
I do not believe that Evolution should be taught in all classes at school because it is a very touchy subject for some. However, for others, it can be very interesting so I think we should make certain classes that kids can take to study more on the topic of evolution. By doing this, we are giving the Kids a chance to take what they want to and learn what they are interested in.
I agree with you, Mr.Presley. I think that each child should be entitled to their opinion and decide to take the class. If the kids can choose whether or not they want to take the class, then they are able to decide which theory of evolution they want to agree with, or come up with an entirely new theory one day. It will also help them learn where they came from, which is good.
As a Southern Baptist, I believe that evolution should be taught in schools, but solely in terms of scientific evidence and without any religious concepts. I think that there is much value in learning about the origin of the world and life in a scientific perspective because it is a large part of science. To students, evolution is an educational topic that is a great opportunity to broaden their views on science and life.
I may actually believe in both ways, despite my religion. Many people,like me, are strong followers in religion which doesn't fully approve of this learning of evolution. On the other hand, though, it would also introduce new perspective and another idea or fact in science for us to learn. While some people like me may not believe in evolution, there still may not be anything wrong with learning it or teaching it in at least some schools.
-- Edited by Walt Disney on Sunday 29th of March 2015 09:06:18 PM
I partially agree with you. Sure, I completely respect people's devotion to their religion, but I don't believe that they should limit themselves to believing in only one concept. In contrast, I agree with you completely on how there is no harm in teaching students about evolution and learning about evolution. By educating students about the topic of evolution in all schools, we are broadening their minds on science and leading them on the pathway of creating many fascinating scientific discoveries.
Crikey! This is a tough question. I would have to say that evolution should not be taught in schools. Evolution is an extremely controversial topic. Most of the students teachers teach already have their own beliefs, and they won't really care about evolution. Others may doubt their beliefs which is not good at all. It should not be taught because it could cause others to doubt their beliefs and believe they are wrong.
I do not believe that Evolution should be taught in all classes at school because it is a very touchy subject for some. However, for others, it can be very interesting so I think we should make certain classes that kids can take to study more on the topic of evolution. By doing this, we are giving the Kids a chance to take what they want to and learn what they are interested in.
This is a wonderful idea, Mate! I agree that evolution is a touchy subject. I would not like to learn about it! It is a marvelous idea to give the option of learning about it to those who want it!
Honestly, I believe that evolution should not be taught in school because it makes people question their religion. There are a lot of people who believe in different ideas about how humans came to be. I think that schools forcing kids to learn about something they do not believe in goes against their rights. Personally, I believe that humans were made by God. I never really believed it when my teachers told me that I was distantly related to monkeys, ugh as if!
I do not believe that Evolution should be taught in all classes at school because it is a very touchy subject for some. However, for others, it can be very interesting so I think we should make certain classes that kids can take to study more on the topic of evolution. By doing this, we are giving the Kids a chance to take what they want to and learn what they are interested in.
I agree, Elvis. Only the people who want to learn about the idea of evolution should learn it. It isn't fair for those who already have an idea they believe in about how humans and other animals came to be.
I think evolution should be taught in schools because it could be useful in the future. The subject comes in handy for future paleontologists and archeologists. The subject is also very interesting. Although many people say it is a controversial topic and can interfere with students' beliefs, I feel that it is still necessary because of the opportunities that can come out of it. Also, if people feel that the theory of evolution is against their beliefs, then they can choose to ignore it and continue to believe what they feel is right.
Crikey! This is a tough question. I would have to say that evolution should not be taught in schools. Evolution is an extremely controversial topic. Most of the students teachers teach already have their own beliefs, and they won't really care about evolution. Others may doubt their beliefs which is not good at all. It should not be taught because it could cause others to doubt their beliefs and believe they are wrong.
I understand what you mean, but I think that if the people are true to their beliefs, then they will not sway from them. There is still a possibility though, so to solve that problem, there could be no real need to involve religion into the concept, this might lower the risk of people swaying from their beliefs.
I think that evolution should be taught in schools because it is the reason that us humans were created. We evolved from other organisms and in my opinion it is important for people to know that. It is also a very interesting subject to learn about.
I think evolution should be taught in schools because it could be useful in the future. The subject comes in handy for future paleontologists and archeologists. The subject is also very interesting. Although many people say it is a controversial topic and can interfere with students' beliefs, I feel that it is still necessary because of the opportunities that can come out of it. Also, if people feel that the theory of evolution is against their beliefs, then they can choose to ignore it and continue to believe what they feel is right.
I agree with you, Arnold. Students don't have to believe in the theory of evolution, but they should know about the importance of it. And, like you said, it is interesting and useful.
Honestly, I believe that evolution should not be taught in school because it makes people question their religion. There are a lot of people who believe in different ideas about how humans came to be. I think that schools forcing kids to learn about something they do not believe in goes against their rights. Personally, I believe that humans were made by God. I never really believed it when my teachers told me that I was distantly related to monkeys, ugh as if!
I understand what you are trying to say and I partially agree. As a strong follower of religion, I could understand how many people would not like the idea of learning evolution because it doesn't follow their faith. But at the same time, I feel that there still may not be anything wrong with at least being introduced to new ideas, whether you want to believe them or not.
-- Edited by Walt Disney on Monday 30th of March 2015 05:39:19 PM
I believe evolution should be taught at school. Even though it is quite a touchy subject, it has been proven to be right. If it is correct, then children should be taught it. Also if learning about evolution interferes with someone's beliefs, they can choose to ignore it.
Honestly, I believe that evolution should not be taught in school because it makes people question their religion. There are a lot of people who believe in different ideas about how humans came to be. I think that schools forcing kids to learn about something they do not believe in goes against their rights. Personally, I believe that humans were made by God. I never really believed it when my teachers told me that I was distantly related to monkeys, ugh as if!
I can see your point, and I kinda agree, but everything is worth learning about. If a student does not believe in evolution, they can choose not to care about it. (Oh and I think everyone is distantly related to monkeys)
Evolution should be taught in school to children. I think that your creativity is ruined as you go through the public school system. It would be best to teach these students at a very young age so they can have creative and independent ideas about the process of how life evolved. I think evolution isn't real because I believe in God.
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Honestly, I believe that evolution should not be taught in school because it makes people question their religion. There are a lot of people who believe in different ideas about how humans came to be. I think that schools forcing kids to learn about something they do not believe in goes against their rights. Personally, I believe that humans were made by God. I never really believed it when my teachers told me that I was distantly related to monkeys, ugh as if!
I also think that people were created by God and we are not related to monkeys. What if the students are atheists? Should they then be taught evolution?
As a Southern Baptist, I believe that evolution should be taught in schools, but solely in terms of scientific evidence and without any religious concepts. I think that there is much value in learning about the origin of the world and life in a scientific perspective because it is a large part of science. To students, evolution is an educational topic that is a great opportunity to broaden their views on science and life.
I'm sorry Britney, but I disagree with you. I believe that for evolution to be taught in school, it must be taught in religious ways. God had a purpose for us and if we wish to know how he made us, then we should do it his way, and that is through teachings of the Bible.
I think that evolution should be taught in schools. Even though I am a member of the Church of Scotland and my beliefs are against it, I think we owe it to every child to learn every possibility so that they can choose what they want to believe. You can learn about something without having to devote your beliefs to it.
I do not believe that Evolution should be taught in all classes at school because it is a very touchy subject for some. However, for others, it can be very interesting so I think we should make certain classes that kids can take to study more on the topic of evolution. By doing this, we are giving the Kids a chance to take what they want to and learn what they are interested in.
I like your idea of making the class optional. Great out of the box thinking, Mr Presley.
I do not believe evolution should be taught in schools. This is a very controversial topic and there are two sides of the debate: religion and science. It may be hard for those that believe in religion to change their thinking and learn about how science is a plausible idea and vice versa. Children may not agree with the ideas a teacher is teaching, which could cause to be problematic.
Evolution should be taught in school to children. I think that your creativity is ruined as you go through the public school system. It would be best to teach these students at a very young age so they can have creative and independent ideas about the process of how life evolved. I think evolution isn't real because I believe in God.
-- Edited by Kanye West on Monday 30th of March 2015 06:05:26 PM
I disagree sir. What if this sparked doubt among religious children. They may just change their ways, because of the influence of science. Even though I believe in science, I see both parts of the picture. Saying this I see your point. It was great collaborating with you previously.
I do not believe that Evolution should be taught in all classes at school because it is a very touchy subject for some. However, for others, it can be very interesting so I think we should make certain classes that kids can take to study more on the topic of evolution. By doing this, we are giving the Kids a chance to take what they want to and learn what they are interested in.
I agree with you very much Elvis, that is a great idea!
I do believe that evolution should be taught in schools. However, I do not think that teachers should have any bias. This could confuse students. Instead, all theories should be taught, and students should choose what to believe. This will allow children to have a wider knowledge of evolution, without anyone's beliefs being questioned.
Crikey! This is a tough question. I would have to say that evolution should not be taught in schools. Evolution is an extremely controversial topic. Most of the students teachers teach already have their own beliefs, and they won't really care about evolution. Others may doubt their beliefs which is not good at all. It should not be taught because it could cause others to doubt their beliefs and believe they are wrong.
I see your point, but I think that it would be beneficial to students to understand all of the theories of evolution, without any one theory being deemed right or wrong. It would be an educational opportunity without any complications.
I think evolution should not be taught in school because it is biased to certain extent. Just like religion schools are not supposed to influence or effect what the students believe in. Teaching evolution would be indirectly breaking the law.
I do not believe that Evolution should be taught in all classes at school because it is a very touchy subject for some. However, for others, it can be very interesting so I think we should make certain classes that kids can take to study more on the topic of evolution. By doing this, we are giving the Kids a chance to take what they want to and learn what they are interested in.
I agree with what you say. However I think that evolution should be something that the children's parents should teach their kids.
By doing this kids could be introduced to this idea without being offended.
I believe that evolution should be optional to learn about in school. For some people like me, our religion explains life in a different way. Studying evolution in school could make kids lose their faith in what they believe in. If evolution was optional to learn, kids who want to learn about it could still learn about it, but kids who don't believe in it wouldn't have to learn about it.
Yes, evolution should be taught in schools. It is the current accepted scientific theory for explaining how organisms change over time. It is very obvious to observe since the fossils of animals such as dinosaurs can be directly connected to birds. There is too much evidence for evolution and the constant variation in species to reject it. To convince dissidents who believe evolution is "unproven" and "just a theory", we can compare it to the theories of special and general relativity. These theories were developed by Albert Einstein in 1905 and 1915 respectively. To explain it very briefly, special relativity uses two postulates to conclude that "there can be no motion at a speed greater than that of light in a vacuum, mass increases as velocity increases, mass and energy are equivalent, and time is dependent on the relative motion of an observer measuring the time" (Dictionary.com). General relativity deals with gravity, and "is based on the postulate that the local effects of a gravitational field and of acceleration of an inertial system are identical" (Dictionary.com). I am citing these two theories because these are taught commonly across all schools in America, yet no one disputes these teachings due to it being "just a theory". Currently, special and general relativity have passed every experimental test they have been subjected to, and so has evolution. Evolution and special and general relativity are classified as theories, but are widely accepted as fact until proven otherwise, therefore justifying the teaching of them in schools.
Respond as your character in 3-4 sentences. Additionally you must use the quote feature to respond to at least 1 other post within your class period. The point is to have a discussion (not a fight) with your shipmates.
I believe that evolution should be taught at school. according to science, it is how we came to being, how everything came to being. Even if you chose to stick with your religion/philosophy, it wouldn't hurt to know about it.
I partially agree with you Nikola. I agree that it is a very interesting topic, however, it can be overwhelming for some kids who have a very religious background. I think that if kids have a chance to decide if they want to take it or not then it will be easier on the students.
True, if the religious kids were allowed to choose if they wanted to take it or not, it would help them. However, you also have to consider that a) even thought they are very religious, they wouldn't have a better knowledge of it, which might put them at a disadvantage if compared to a kid who did take the whole course, especially when they are applying for a top notch school. those kinds of schools take the best of the best. so they might not pick the student who chose not to take that course. B) if the religious students, are allowed to be able to choose if they want to take the course, what is going to stop the other students from saying that they want that ability for other classes? call me crazy, but don't you think that a select few would abuse that chance? The schools would have no choice but to let them because they don't have a way to determine if their reason is legitimate or not.
Nikola, those are very good points you just made. Religious students should still learn about something that is currently scientific fact. Even though they may not believe the first life on Earth derived from a primordial soup or nonliving substance, that does not mean animals are not constantly changing. Evolution is a lot broader than just "humans came from apes". It is ridiculous to reject evolution by variation when given the visible and measurable examples of peppered moths. The moths that were darker survived over the light colored moths due to industrial melanism. It is a clear case of natural selection, how camouflage protects animals from predators, and evolution of a species due to environment. The observable color change in peppered moths is beyond enough evidence to prove organisms do indeed change over time. This is a completely different type of evolution than "apes to humans".
I completely agree that if a course is made optional for students, then some lazy students would jump at the chance to skip the class. I know for a fact that some of my classmates would love to skip a "boring" class for the day, and there wouldn't be anything to prevent them from doing so. So making evolution optional isn't a choice. There isn't a testable way to figure out whether students are truly religious or offended by evolution or not. The best choice is just to teach it in schools. It is correct and scientific fact. Makes more sense to keep students educated than ignorant.
I think evolution should not be taught in school because it is biased to certain extent. Just like religion schools are not supposed to influence or effect what the students believe in. Teaching evolution would be indirectly breaking the law.
I don't agree that it is breaking the law. Under the First Amendment, known as the Establishment Clause, the Constitution states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...". Schools cannot refuse to teach evolution because they cannot legally endorse any religion. Alternatively, this clause states that schools can teach religion, they just cannot advocate it. It goes both ways; schools can teach about evolution and religion, but they cannot support any of them. We will be learning about this clause later in social studies, but since I am very interested in law, I will cite a court case for you. The Supreme Court case Epperson v. Arkansas in 1968 set the precedent that a state curriculum could not "be tailored to the principles or prohibitions of any religious sect or dogma" (Cornell Law). Basically, an Arkansas statute in 1928 prohibited the teaching of evolution, and it was found unconstitutional by the above court case.
Additionally, have you ever noticed that we learn about religion all the time in school? For example, in 7th grade social studies, we had units focused completely on cultures and religions. We watched multiple videos explaining Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Jainism, and Catholicism, to name a few. The videos contained clips of religious ceremony taking place, live prayers, and images of religious symbolism such as churches, mosques, and pictures of gods. We even learned about many individual Hindu gods. Tests and classwork were done over the religions chapters. But this didn't raise any objections in class. Did you even think about the atheists or people of different faiths who were offended by this unit? No! Were you offended by learning about the teachings of Allah or Vishnu? No! Therefore, I don't see any reason creationists have to object over learning about evolution. The law states that as long as religion or science is taught and not advocated (recommended or supported), it is in no violation of the law! Teaching evolution and religion in school is 100% legal.
No! Evolution should not be taught in school! It is a horrible thing that directly denies the existence of a god! His majesty, the King, would greatly dissaprove of it. Because of that, so would
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I believe evolution should be taught in schools because this is America and our citizens have the right to knowledge. Also, I believe it is good for the children to hear something new that their parents may or may not be teaching themselves. For example, this forum is a great way for hearing other kid's opinions on the theories of evolution, whether it agrees with their religion or not. All in all, I believe in God and not in evolution, but I think kid's should be taught to have an opinion mind and find what they truly believe in.
I agree with you 100% Mr.Disney. Being taught evolution is different than believing in evolution. You can learn about evolution and still be strong in your religious ways.
Evolution should be taught in schools. It is of the greatest importance that all areas of science, regardless of religious belief, are taught to students. Although the theory of evolution is controversial, it is the cornerstone of biology and offers insight into other fields of science as well.
I believe that evolution should be optional to learn about in school. For some people like me, our religion explains life in a different way. Studying evolution in school could make kids lose their faith in what they believe in. If evolution was optional to learn, kids who want to learn about it could still learn about it, but kids who don't believe in it wouldn't have to learn about it.
I somewhat agree with you Mr. Kennedy. While having the class be optional for those who have strong faith is a good idea, it would take away from the completeness of a course. If one unit is optional, why not make them all optional? Why not make science in general optional, just because it violates one religious belief? If one unit of biology goes, all of them may soon follow.
To be honest I don't care what is aught in schools because that was one of the worst times in my life. If the point of school is to learn things that help you in life, then learn how to make money and spend it wisely because I learned that the hard way. if it is relevant enough that it will help you in life, then it should be taught.
No, evolution should definitely NOT be taught in schools. Pupils should learn about all the different religions instead of some nonsense. There is a higher authority above earth and the students should be taught that so that they can expand their faith. Evolution is irrelevant and should not be taught in schools because the students will learn to believe a false theorey
I do not think evolution should be taught in schools to a certain extent. I think that evolution without the beginning of Earth and life on Earth should be taught. The schools say that you can't talk about religion or teach religion so we should stay away from the beginning of Earth until later in college when you can elect that class.
I do not believe that evolution should be taught in schools. Students should be taught about religions in school, and not taught these lies! Kids need to realize that there is god above us, and he is the creator of all things.
No, evolution should definitely NOT be taught in schools. Pupils should learn about all the different religions instead of some nonsense. There is a higher authority above earth and the students should be taught that so that they can expand their faith. Evolution is irrelevant and should not be taught in schools because the students will learn to believe a false theorey
I strongly agree with Mr. Washington. Students should learn about religion instead of evolution.
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