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	also french and handicap are excluded. 


> De: Nancy VanBeek <[log in to unmask]>
> A: [log in to unmask]
> Objet: religion, science and inclusion
> Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 16:16:16 -0600

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> The Nov/Dec 2004 ASTC Dimensions focuses in on how to become an
> Inclusive Science Center. The front cover is very nice; it represents
> people of different cultural backgrounds. The articles are very nice.
> Here are a few quotes from the magazine
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> "We have learned that working to create meaningful informal education
> experiences across cultures demands an approach based on mutual respect
> and trust, one that validates and honors cultural and inherited
> knowledge in the same manner as scientific knowledge."  
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> "Inclusiveness at Explora begins with attention to the most basic
> aspects of voluntary human learning:...a sense of participation,
> ownership, inclusion and respect."  
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> The exchange of ideas on the topic of creation seems to show that an
> inclusive science center is a nice idea, as long as those who think
> differently are excluded. The ideas expressed also make a joke of the
> conflict regarding ASTC 2004 scheduling of its conference during Rosh
> Hashanah.  The thought seems to be we respect your holiday, but not your
> right to believe in what you are celebrating.
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> The list of cultures that are being excluded is very comprehensive. Here
> are just a few of the cultures that believe in creation; Islamic,
> Hindus, the Indigenous people of Australia, Jewish, Greek Orthodox,
> Mennonites, Mormons, Evangelical Christians, Catholics, Lakota (Sioux),
> Cherokee, Navajo and many African religions. Sioux Falls has more then
> forty-three languages and cultures represented in its school system, of
> which just a few are listed above, all want to be accepted no matter
> what their culture or belief system. 
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> Science centers want to attract these diverse cultures to science.
> Attacking their belief systems does not seem to be the best way to do
> that.  However we can encourage everyone to explore science. To the
> creationists, the evolutionists and everyone in between or on the side,
> we say, "You're right we don't know all the answers. We can only go with
> what we currently know. We encourage you to become a scientist and help
> discover the truth."
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> The question should not be, how do science centers force people to
> agree, but rather, how can a science center create an environment where
> people are invited to enjoy and explore the world of science.
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> One last Nov/Dec 2004 ASTC Dimensions quote "To be successful in our
> quest for full inclusion, we all have much more work to do."
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> Nancy Van Beek
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> KSDC Education Manager
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> Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science
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> 301 S. Main Ave
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> Sioux Falls SD 57104
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> "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you
> plant."
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> -Robert Louis Stevenson
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