School district policy on Controversial Subject Matter of a Religious Nature requires teachers to notify students and/or parents in advance of subject matter included in the curriculum that might be regarded as controversial in a religious nature.
In accordance with that policy, I list here topics that may be in conflict with families' religious views and values. Parents may request alternative materials to study instead of being exposed to these ideas. When such a request is made, the student will be excused from the relevant class discussion, activity or laboratory and will be given a non-controversial assignment.
The non-controversial alternative assignments are chosen to be of equal difficulty as the controversial assignment. Parents should request alternative assignments in advance in writing or by e-mail.
Topics in Earth and Environmental Science that could be considered controversial in a religious nature are listed here:
If you are uncomfortable with your child being exposed to these ideas, please notify me so that I can respect your wishes. My courses also include assignments in which students are free to choose an area of inquiry. These assignments range from independent scientific experimental investigations to short readings of current science news. If necessary, I am happy to work with you to restrict the range of topics your son or daughter may be exposed to.
In accordance with that policy, I list here topics that may be in conflict with families' religious views and values. Parents may request alternative materials to study instead of being exposed to these ideas. When such a request is made, the student will be excused from the relevant class discussion, activity or laboratory and will be given a non-controversial assignment.
The non-controversial alternative assignments are chosen to be of equal difficulty as the controversial assignment. Parents should request alternative assignments in advance in writing or by e-mail.
Topics in Earth and Environmental Science that could be considered controversial in a religious nature are listed here:
- Origin and age of universe
- Origin and age of earth
- Radiometric Dating
If you are uncomfortable with your child being exposed to these ideas, please notify me so that I can respect your wishes. My courses also include assignments in which students are free to choose an area of inquiry. These assignments range from independent scientific experimental investigations to short readings of current science news. If necessary, I am happy to work with you to restrict the range of topics your son or daughter may be exposed to.