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u/ktheq555 ยท 5 pointsr/education

Personally, I think you're quite brave. I'm a biology and integrated science teacher and trained in biology and there is no way in hell I would approach a class like that. You could really make a difference as long as you don't get kicked out and fired in the process. There are some great books on teaching evolution. I do think being up front about teaching evolution is probably the better idea rather than to spring it on them all later. Part of me would ask the Principal if the letter is alright, the other have would ask for forgiveness later. When you do discuss biology/evolution make sure they understand that most natural philosophers were believers. Darwin definitely was (which is one of the reasons why he had such a problem internally).

This is a good book for your personal understanding of the history of the topic: Evolution: The history of an idea

These are good ones for teaching Evolution:
NSTA Toolkit for teaching Evolution
and
Teaching about evolution and the nature of science.

As far as the letter goes, I would not admit that you have no advanced training in teaching evolution. That leaves holes for them to say, "Well if you aren't trained in it, then don't teach it." I do like that you say your background is in physics. That gives them something to be similar to you with. "In as fair manner as I can" also gives them holes. Just say that you are going to be presenting it fairly and discussing both (which I assume you have to teach the biblical version in your school anyway). I like the "general scientific processes that..." but I would follow with something about the tools evolution uses. Depending on your area, I've seen a large movement against "Critical Thinking Skills" and calling them "indoctrination." As much as we know critical thinking is goal, many fundamentalists do not anymore. The bullying and mocking statement is perfect :)

Good luck and Godspeed. Hope I helped a little bit.