Evolution and Creationism
Presenter: Adam Rutherford
Published: January 2010
Age: 14-19 and upwards
Views: 1465 views
Tags: evolution
Type: Lectures
Source/institution: teachers.tv
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Dr Adam Rutherford investigates the idea that the teaching of evolution is being threatened by a rise in creationism amongst religious students.nRutherford speaks to the former Director of Education at the Royal Society, Reverend Professor Michael Reiss to get his views on the subject.nRutherford explores the controversy and learns that science teachers are being challenged and distracted by increasing questions about creationism and intelligent design, or avoiding the issues altogether rather than risk upsetting religious sensitivities.