i have the same problem teaching astronomy and geology to my el ed majors.
turns out about 95% of the 200 i had last semester were adamantly
creationist. teachers here in SC tend to avoid the topic at best to avoid
upsetting parents. and many come through "christian schools" where
creationism is taught as fact. real struggle to teach geology and astronomy
to this bunch!
Dr. Lois Breur Krause
Department of Geological Sciences
442 Brackett Hall
Clemson University
Clemson SC 29634
teaching chemistry, physics, astronomy and geology to elementary education
majors.
How We Learn and Why We Don't: Student Survival Guide,
available from International Thompson Publishing, ISBN 0324-011970