More than a third of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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The nature of science (how science works) is often misunderstood by the general population. Students often see science as a list of facts- not a thinking process. We are living in an increasingly technological age where information- both good and bad, accurate and inaccurate- are available in an instant. Viewing the world with a skeptical eye is a characteristic that helps prevent being taken advantage of by others.
Critical thinking and fact-based decision making are important in today's society. Students need to know how science is different than other ways of thinking - requiring evidence, peer review, and skepticism. My plan is to have students read and discuss Carl Sagan's book "The Demon-Haunted World" to gain insight into the process of science.
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The nature of science (how science works) is often misunderstood by the general population. Students often see science as a list of facts- not a thinking process. We are living in an increasingly technological age where information- both good and bad, accurate and inaccurate- are available in an instant. Viewing the world with a skeptical eye is a characteristic that helps prevent being taken advantage of by others.
Critical thinking and fact-based decision making are important in today's society. Students need to know how science is different than other ways of thinking - requiring evidence, peer review, and skepticism. My plan is to have students read and discuss Carl Sagan's book "The Demon-Haunted World" to gain insight into the process of science.