The Theory of Evolution should be taught in Public Schools (in the United States)

I accept my opponents definitions and look forward to a fantastic debate. I will now proceed with my opening arguments. The theory of evolution was first introduced by Charles Darwin in his book "The origin of species," in which he explains that new species are created over time through the process of natural selection, where organisms that have specific traits suited to their perspective environments survive and reproduce more, and therefore future offspring are even more likely to survive and reproduce. New traits are introduced when a random mutation occurs that benefits an organism, and this is passed down through this organisms offspring. Eventually, enough genetic mutations occur that the organism is different enough to classify it as a new species. In this debate I will provide several key factors as for why the Theory of Evolution should be taught in public schools. I: Students have a right to learn the most accurate explanation possible. Public schools teach a variety of subjects, history, math, English, foreign languages, and science, among others. My opponent has to agree that the most accurate information should be taught in every subject in a public school. The Theory of Evolution is by far the most agreed upon explanation for how we see so many different species today, and is the only explanation that has substantial amounts of evidence. Since schools are responsible for teaching the most accurate information possible, teaching evolution in public schools is necessary. II: Teaching evolution does preserve free will, and does not mean indoctrinating students. My definition of teach, which my opponent accepted, is Teach: to impart of or skill in; to give instruction. Teaching evolution is simply informing the students of the theory, not that they have to accept it if it goes against their religious or personal beliefs. Students in US public schools are not made to believe in evolution, they are simply informed of it so they can make rational and informed decisions, whilst knowing all the facts. III: Teaching an alternative view of the origin of species (I.E. Religious) or not mentioning the subject at all is depriving students. As stated in my first Contention, students have a right to learn the most accurate information possible. If schools are obligated to teach the most accurate math, history, and english, then they are obligated to teach the most accurate science. For example, if schools were to teach the biblical account of the creation of species, they would be going against the majority of scientific leaders. This would defeat the purpose of teaching science, and could lead to a similar trend in other subjects. Not teaching any theory at all would also be very detrimental, as students would only be exposed to the ideas of their parents and peers, which hurts creativity and free thinking. Teaching students about evolution is the most accurate and fair way to teach them about the origin of species. In conclusion, Evolution should be taught in public schools because it is the most accurate and agreed upon theory of how organisms are so diverse. Teaching students the most accurate information possible is a standard in public education, and the science classes need to be held to the same standard. Teaching students about evolution does not inhibit free will or personal beliefs in any way, but encourages creativity and thinking by making the student wonder about new ideas. I look forward to my opponents case.