Science Framework, part 1 - Free Downloads (CA Dept of Education)
Science Framework, part 1 - Free Downloads (CA Dept of Education)
Science Framework, part 1 - Free Downloads (CA Dept of Education)
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xguardians) to excuse their class attendanceon the basis <strong>of</strong> disagreements with thecurriculum, except as specified for (1) anyclass in which human reproductive organsand their functions and process are described,illustrated, or discussed; and (2)an education project involving the harmfulor destructive use <strong>of</strong> animals. (SeeCalifornia <strong>Education</strong> Code Section 51550and Chapter 2.3 <strong>of</strong> Part 19 commencingwith Section 32255.) However, theUnited States Constitution guarantees thefree exercise <strong>of</strong> religion, and local governingboards and school districts are encouragedto develop statements, such as thisone on policy, that recognize and respectthat freedom in the teaching <strong>of</strong> science.Ultimately, students should be madeaware <strong>of</strong> the difference between understanding,which is the goal <strong>of</strong> education,and subscribing to ideas.Notes1. History–Social <strong>Science</strong> <strong>Framework</strong> for California Public Schools (Updated edition with contentstandards). Sacramento: California De<strong>part</strong>ment <strong>of</strong> <strong>Education</strong>, 2001.
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