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Peer reviewedBroad, William J. – Science, 1981
Reviews events in the California courts surrounding a five-day trial concerning the teaching of biblical creation in the public schools. (CS)
Descriptors: Biology, Creationism, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedShermer, Michael Brant – Science, Technology, and Human Values, 1991
Describes origin of amicus curiae brief submitted in response to the Louisiana Balanced Treatment Act for creation science and evolution science that had been struck down in the Federal Court of Louisiana in 1985 and was being appealed to the Supreme Court. Discusses the historical significance for the collective defining and defending of science…
Descriptors: Court Doctrine, Court Litigation, Creationism, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBrush, Stephen G. – Science Teacher, 2000
Describes the approaches of both creationism and evolution. Recommends that biologists take their case to the public. Includes a National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Position Statement on the issue. First published in 1981. (YDS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, Creationism, Elementary Secondary Education
