Tag: inquiry
In Arizona, Science Education Goes to a Vote
Recently, there has been fuss over a working group meeting addressing the state’s evolution standards.
Rigorous Inquiry and Ruffled Feathers
The NCSE is troubled, but this just sounds like solid science. I’m all for critical analysis of data, evaluating conclusions, and rigorous scientific inquiry.
"What Is the World Really Like?" Darwinism, Materialism, and How They Relate
John Searle, the eminent professor of philosophy at U.C. Berkeley, once said that "there is a sense in which materialism is the religion of our time."
Kids Bored in Science Class? Empower Them to Explore Hot Topics
It takes guts to empower students to explore hot topics. Sacred cows may be tipped. But there’s no learning, and no innovation, without some risk to the status quo.