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Re: Only 28% of surveyed teachers teach evolution, AGAIN.
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Charlie Carlson <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 8 Feb 2011 13:51:42 -0800
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I too had HS biology with evolution included.  And I can remember being exposed to the concept of mutation and phenotypic variation even earlier in my school career.  To me it seems like there's much more consternation about evolution now than there was then.  I certainly don't recall it ever being as much an issue as now.
C
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>>>> Hey Martin,
>>>> I'm sure you're right!  And it's so unfortunate.  One thing I've long
>>>> thought
>>>> is that evolutionary theory should be included in any discussion of biology
>>>> or
>>>> life.  It probably ought to be a routine part of any discussion about
>>>> viruses
>>>> and bacterial diseases as well–which speaks to a greater inclusion in
>>>> medical
>>>> training.
>>>> C
>>>> On Feb 8, 2011, at 12:32 PM, Martin Weiss wrote:
>>>> 
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