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Review by Prof. Michael Reiss [Science and Religion Forum] - There is no shortage of books on science and religion but, perhaps surprisingly, there is a paucity of materials that are of high quality and that can be used in schools. Until the science and religion in schools project that is ... more

Review by Lynda Maddock [Senior Lecturer, Trinity College] - A 'solid' resource, particularly for A Level specifications that ask for a consideration of science and religion (e.g. WJEC Exam Board Spec 'Philosophy of Religion' A/ S and A2) ... more

Review by Terry O'Dea [School Science Review] - Here is the reliable source for all teachers of science who are uncertain how to do justice when leading their students in balanced and informed exploration of the issues of science and religion ... more

Review by Clare Marsh [Scottish Humanist Society] - Now that creationism is being included in the science curricula of a growing number of UK universities (The Independent, 22 June 2006) a project called "Science and Religion in Schools" has made a timely appearance ... more

Review by Knut-Willy Saether [European Society for the Study of Science and Theology] - The aim of these two guides is clearly stated: “…to encourage the teaching in schools of issues concerning the debate between the claims of science and those of the major world religions.” The way of addressing this is through stimulation of open-minded discussion and balanced pictures of the different worldviews ... more [this review appeared in ESSAT News December 2006]

The resource is outstanding and I will have no problem finding someone worthwhile to whom to give a set

Revd Professor Michael Reiss, Chief Executive of Science Learning Centre London, Institute of Education.

I wish I'd had materials like this when I was at school

Prof. Russell Stannard, The Open University.

We would recommend it as a self contained module (terraforming). Virtually every student was engaged with the material

Trial school on the use of the terraforming unit

A really useful set of materials. The pupils really enjoyed these lessons and found the materials engaging and uplifting

A teacher at a G&T day in London

Pupils liked this unit. They found it different and stimulating, it left them wanting more

Teacher in the trial school on the Animal Rights unit

Cracking materials!

A teacher from one of the trial schools.

Pupils responded very positively to the materials in most lessons particularly they've enjoyed the perfect planet when they had to think carefully about the purpose of the planet.

Teacher at an Islamic trial school

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