Students across Florida could soon see a change in the way they're taught science, and already the idea is raising some concerns.
The Department of Education wants to change the language in textbooks, specifically using the word evolution for the first time.
Currently, Florida's high school textbooks state we are who we are due to biological changes over time and natural selection.
Proponents argue evolution is the proper scientific term to describe the process, opponents argue this science lesson should include the possibility that a higher being played a role in how we got here.
"If we want world-class standards, we need to use world-class terminology with our concepts and evolution is the correct terminology for change over time," said Molly Malloy, a science teacher with Orange County Public Schools.
"We’re not expecting them to teach creationism,” said Dr. Joel Hunter, from Northland Church. “But if were talking about the theories of how this happened, we would include random mutation, Intel design, creation, (and) leave it up to students to interpret."
Jones High School will host a public forum Thursday night about the changes.
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