[grey_whiskers]

Teach a correct version of the ToE and evolution, including those areas where knowledge is incomplete (and what is being done to rectify the shortage), without mentioning the typical creationist strawman arguments.

Better yet teach the strawman arguments, and carefully denote why they are invalid as logical arguments OR contain shoddy science.

To avoid charges of anti-religious bigotry, show examples of "scientific" errors and show how they were discovered and refuted...
Clearer thinking is always a good idea.

[b_sharp]

"Better yet teach the strawman arguments, and carefully denote why they are invalid as logical arguments OR contain shoddy science.

"To avoid charges of anti-religious bigotry, show examples of "scientific" errors and show how they were discovered and refuted...
Clearer thinking is always a good idea.

Excellent suggestions. They may have to add another class or shorten the list of science facts taught in current classes to get it all in, but I agree that critical thinking at that level is more important than simply digesting context free facts.