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That's the best point in this thread so far.

Maria


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Quoting Chuck Howarth <[log in to unmask]>:

> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
> Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related  
> institutions.
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> Teaching evolution is controversial.  You have to hand it to the  
> creationists, they have done a good job of creating an atmosphere of  
> intimidation.   But shouldn't NOT teaching of evolution also be  
> controversial?  What would happen if we all walked down to our local  
> schools, pounded on the principals' desk, and demanded that  
> evolution be included in the curriculum?    Just wondering....
>
> On Feb 10, 2011, at 12:44 PM, Jim Taylor wrote:
>
>> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
>> Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related  
>> institutions.
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>> I think it's also important for us to remember that, in comparison  
>> to working in many public schools, the job of "Museum Educator" is  
>> a piece of cake. Our students visit, have fun, learn some cool  
>> stuff, and then leave. If they occasionally argue the science, we  
>> can treat it as a teachable moment, praise their engagement, and go  
>> laugh about it with our colleagues as soon as the kids are back on  
>> their bus. The classroom teacher might have 100 or more students  
>> each semester (ALL semester), and must also deal with their  
>> parents, community churches, possibly unsupportive administrators  
>> and colleagues, local media, and answer to an elected school board.  
>> If they choose to avoid hot-button topics, I might disagree with  
>> them... but I haven't walked nearly enough miles in their shoes to  
>> put them down for it.
>>
>> Jim Taylor
>> Vice President of Programs & Exhibits
>> The Health Adventure
>> P.O. Box 180
>> Asheville, NC 28802
>> 828-254-6373 Ext. 313
>> www.thehealthadventure.org
>>
>
> Chuck Howarth, Vice President
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