In some areas of the United States controversy surrounds the teaching of evolutionary theory in public schools.  Some groups contend that alternative, often non-scientific explanations (like creationism), should be taught in the science classroom with equal emphasis as evolutionary theory.  Most scientific organizations hold that these explanations can be a part of other classes, but as they are not science, should not be taught in a science classroom.  School boards are often subject to extreme pressure in making decisions about what should be included in the biology curriculum.

Imagine that you are part of a group that represents a school board that must vote on this issue —