Science Literacy

[essentialsaltes]

Interesting discussion from the NCSE about evolution questions on science literacy tests. First, given certain cultural biases against evolution, one has to be careful to navigate the difference between knowledge of, rather than acceptance of, evolution. "Life has evolved over several billion years." vs. "Scientists have formed the consensus that

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[ladyeuthanasia]

I'm watching the first season of Cosmos right now, and I wish it was required viewing for all students. It is so lucid. But, yeah, kids who have been lied to aren't even likely to listen to this.