Tag: public schools
Counterprogramming for Cosmos 3.0: Two New Videos from Science Historian Mike Keas
The series, as hosted originally by Carl Sagan and now by Neil deGrasse Tyson, has two notable priorities.
Cosmos 3.0 Revisits Themes of the Past, with Familiar Historical Mythmaking
At a couple of points in episode 1, Neil deGrasse Tyson employs the “Book of Nature” metaphor, but he never gives its proper historical context. It’s actually a Christian concept.
Bring “Visible Thinking” to Evolution Education
This work reminds me strongly of the Center for Science & Culture’s emphasis on analysis, evaluation, and examining the evidence in public school evolution education.
When Biologists Speak to Biology Teachers, Cont.
As University of Texas political philosopher J. Budziszewski points out, some scientists modify their message on evolution when speaking to the teachers.
From The Atlantic on Teaching Human Evolution, a Bit of Rare Honesty in Reporting
With permission from John West and Sarah Chaffee, here is the full text of their interview with staff writer Olga Khazan.