ID
For anyone who has trouble explaining why the theory of evolution is a scientific theory and the theory of intelligent design is not, Wikipedia does a good job of explaining what constitutes a scientific theory. Once the proponents of ID have put their theory through all those hoops, and it survives, it will be a scientific theory, but until then, it shouldn't be taught in a science class.
From bellwethr: open letter to Kansas School Board
Edit: Make that "shouldn't be taught as a scientific theory". I don't think that major issues should be skipped completely in school just because one side makes false claims (especially when it's due to a misunderstanding of the claim); it's of great value to look at why so many people are willing to back that claim, to clarify the claim and why it is false, to clarify their position with and without the false claim(s) and reevaluate the situation, and to discuss the various reasons for possible courses of action. If a science class is having a section or day on what "scientific theory" is, or basic principles of science, a major issue like this is perfect for pointing out what things aren't quite scientific theories. Even better, this sort of issue could be discussed in a Humanities class, where it could be put in a proper context and not just glossed over.
From bellwethr: open letter to Kansas School Board
Edit: Make that "shouldn't be taught as a scientific theory". I don't think that major issues should be skipped completely in school just because one side makes false claims (especially when it's due to a misunderstanding of the claim); it's of great value to look at why so many people are willing to back that claim, to clarify the claim and why it is false, to clarify their position with and without the false claim(s) and reevaluate the situation, and to discuss the various reasons for possible courses of action. If a science class is having a section or day on what "scientific theory" is, or basic principles of science, a major issue like this is perfect for pointing out what things aren't quite scientific theories. Even better, this sort of issue could be discussed in a Humanities class, where it could be put in a proper context and not just glossed over.