1. Suzanne M. (Suki) Smaglik, Central Wyoming College, Riverton, WY
Opening Minds: The Keys are Respect, and Understanding the Scientific Method
Suzanne M. (Suki) Smaglik, Central Wyoming College, Riverton, WY
“Evolution is a theory, not a fact.”
“Do you believe in Evolution?”
“What did Darwin really say?”
“This textbook contains material on evolution. Evolution is a theory, not a fact, regarding the origin of living things. This material should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully and critically examined.”
Disclaimer in Cobb County, Georgia
science textbooks
What is a fact?
What is a theory?
What is evolution?
What is belief?
Faith vs. fact
Belief vs. Understanding
How is science done? What makes science different than other types of inquiry?
Is it science? Does it matter?
This material was originally presented at the
Geological Society of America Annual Meeting
Salt Lake City October, 2005