Religion in Schools and the Theory of Evolution

For as long as I can remember the argument of "religion in schools" has been a debate. This is something that has always confused me, however. I believe that religion is a part of history. I can remember in about the 4th or 5th grade learning about various cultures, religions, and the meaning of different holidays. Is the Holy Bible an artifact of history? I think so. I believe it is important for students to be educated on all religions. No religion should not be forced upon a child as though one is greater than the other. Knowledge is a powerful tool. Although, I have my own beliefs, I have always found it interesting to attend different churches. I have always been curious to know why other people believe what they believe and how are we different. Throughout the years, I have learned an nonreligious person does not equal an unpleasant person.

I remember spending a small segment of 6th grade science class learning about the theory of evolution. It seemed as though the teacher really did not want to step on toes, as she threaded very lightly on the topic. I always wanted to know more. I recall going home and getting books and looking on the Internet in search of more information on this theory that totally went against my religion. I found it difficult to find any holes in Darwin's theory of evolution, outside the fact the it went against the Holy Bible. To this day my religion has not changed much since 6th grade. I still have the same beliefs. However my interest in the theory of evolution and the practices of other religions has grown. I still find myself looking for more information on these topics.

I think it's great to be educated in all areas, after all that creates a well rounded individual.

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Makers and innovators have played an important role in public education. The classroom as we know it has evolved over the past years. Public education, as criticisized as it myay be, has become more efficient over the years with the assistance of many of innovators and makers. Economic growth has also played a vital role in public eduaction growth. Many children were required to work in the early 19th century to help support their families. This made is more difficult for students to attend school on a regular basis.

The industrialist class made up the real makers of the schooling as they inspired social effieciency. It had been thought that kids drive purchases. Therefore, influencing children would not only mean more for the chldren but alose mor for the economy. Forced schooling had been sold to industrialists. Many believed that children couls be taugh morals by attending school .

Inovators also played an important role in public schooling. Men like Booker T. Washington became leaders because of his dedication to improve education for African Americans. He helped improve schooling for African Americans. He assisted in helping African Ameircans move up the social ladder by becoming educated. Booker T Washington's popular lectures revealed the awareness o the educatioanal need for African Americans.

Many inventions such as chalk boards opened the classroom to the use of technology. The use of technology in the classroom still plays an important role in every classroom today. Although chalkboards are not as popular as they wer in the early 19th century, presentations forms like powerpoint or overhead projections all intitated from chalk boards as a form of visual representation.