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Ohio's New Evolution Language
Here is the language appearing in the Ohio science standards as approved by the state Board of Education on Dec. 10, 2002:
Life Science indicator, grade 10, #23: "Describe how scientists continue to investigate and critically analyze aspects of evolutionary theory. (The intent of this indicator does not mandate the teaching or testing of intelligent design.)"
Life Science benchmark, grade 10, H:
"Describe a foundation of biological evolution as the change in gene frequency of a population over time. Explain the historical and current scientific developments, mechanisms and processes of biological evolution. Describe how scientists continue to investigate and critically analyze aspects of evolutionary theory. (The intent of this benchmark does not mandate the teaching or testing of intelligent design.)"
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