A ruckus indeed
From
USA Today:
National science standards likely to raise 'ruckus'
Academic standards out Tuesday promise to revive simmering debates about how to teach science in the USA's public schools.
In the works for two years, the "next-generation" standards push schools to teach fewer topics, but in a more integrated, coherent way. They prescribe a healthy dose of engineering and ask schools to rely less on rote memorization and more on critical thinking, constructing arguments and building demonstrations.
Sounds OK so far but:
The standards � a 71-page set of guidelines developed by scientists and educators in 26 states � assert that "human activities, such as the release of greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels, are major factors in the current rise in Earth's mean surface temperature (global warming)." Slowing climate change and its risks, the authors say, depends "on the understanding of climate science, engineering capabilities and other kinds of knowledge, such as understanding of human behavior, and on applying that knowledge wisely in decisions and activities."
So even though the wheels are dramatically falling off this bus, we are still forcing this marxist hooey on our children. Shame on you -- absolute shame...
Posted by DaveH at April 10, 2013 10:57 AM