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Sarah Chaffee

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June 25, 2018

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Science Education
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, __cedited, academic freedom, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Center for Science and Culture, creationism, critical thinking, education, evolution, evolutionary theory, Free Science, intelligent design, lawsuits, Louisiana, Louisiana Science Education Act, religion, science denial, scientific inquiry, students, teachers, Tennessee, Zack Kopplin}

Louisiana Science Education Act Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary

_{Sarah Chaffee
June 25, 2018

Science Education

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The LSEA demonstrates that we don’t have to teach evolution dogmatically in public schools. Read More ›

South Dakota State Capital Building Hughes County Pierre SD

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February 21, 2017

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Evolution
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
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, __edited, "teach the controversy", academic freedom, censorship, critical thinking, education policy, Holocaust denial, scientific inquiry, South Dakota, strengths and weaknesses}

Disregarding Fake News from Darwin Promoters, South Dakota Scientist Applauds Academic Freedom Bill

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February 21, 2017

Evolution, Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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This year, South Dakota has an opportunity to encourage more scientific inquiry in the classroom. Read More ›

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Sarah Chaffee

Date
December 7, 2016

Categories
Philosophy
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
Scientific Trustworthiness
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, __edited, common science, Critique, p-hacking, science, scientific inquiry, scientific reliability, scientism, Undeniable (book)}

Naval Academy Philosopher: Laypeople Are Entitled to an Opinion on Science Questions

_{Sarah Chaffee
December 7, 2016

Philosophy, Science Education, Scientific Freedom, Scientific Trustworthiness

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The "participatory model" is a worthy complement to Doug Axe's "common science." Read More ›

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Sarah Chaffee

Date
March 31, 2016

Categories
Evolution
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
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, __cedited, academic freedom, Science, scientific inquiry, self-censorship}

“Question the Answer” — in Every Field but Evolution

_{Sarah Chaffee
March 31, 2016

Evolution, Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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Walking on the University of Washington campus here in Seattle last week, I saw a banner with a striking message. Read More ›

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Sarah Chaffee

Date
January 22, 2016

Categories
Evolution
Science Education
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, __cedited, evolution, science, scientific inquiry, Views}

Inquiry-Based Science Education — on Everything but Evolution

_{Sarah Chaffee
January 22, 2016

Evolution, Science Education

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Case in point: here is physician Danielle Teller writing over at Quartz. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
October 5, 2015

Categories
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
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, __nedited, "teach the controversy", “consensus science”, academic freedom bills, climate change, Dissent from Darwinism, Explore Evolution, Neo-Darwinism, rhetoric, scientific inquiry, Smithsonian Institution, strengths and weaknesses}

Thinking Critically about Opposition to Teaching the Controversy

_{Sarah Chaffee
October 5, 2015

Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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Smithsonian's recent article is filled with flawed logic. Read More ›

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Robert L. Crowther, II

Date
November 15, 2005

Categories
Science Education
Science Reporting
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, __nedited, defining science, fact check, Jonathan Wells, misrepresentation, Research, scientific inquiry, scientific method}

Kansas Definition of Science Consistent With All Other States Contrary to Media Claims

_{Robert Crowther
November 15, 2005

Science Education, Science Reporting

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Kansas reinstated a traditional definition of science which reads: "Science is a systematic method of continuing investigation that uses observation, hypothesis testing, measurement, experimentation, logical argument and theory-building to lead to more adequate explanations of natural phenomena." This is nearly identical to the definition of science adhered to in 40 states across the country (nine states do not define science at all). Kansas is the only state that did not have a traditional definition of science. Read More ›