Scientists urge evolution lessons (BBC)

[eppur_se_muova]

OK, this could go in Science...or Education...or GDP...I'll try GD for widest audience.

The world's top scientists have joined forces to call for "evidence-based" teaching of evolution in schools.

A statement signed by 67 national science academies says evidence on the origins of life is being "concealed, denied, or confused" in some classes.

It lists key facts on evolution that "scientific evidence has never contradicted".

These include the formation of Earth 4.5 billion years ago, and the onset of life at least 2.5 billion years ago.

"We know of schools in various parts of the world where the children are told that the Earth is about 8,000 years old," said Yves Quere, co-chair of the Inter Academy Panel on International Issues, the global network of science academies.

more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5098608.stm

[SidDithers]

1. This is a great idea...

Science education in general is piss poor in so many parts of the world, both in developing and developed countries.

Kudos to these scientists for trying to make a difference.

Thanks for posting.

Sid

[eppur_se_muova]

2. Like the signature! nt

[opihimoimoi]

3. In many parts of the world, People think 8,000 is larger than 4.5 billion.

The lessons should start with MATH..then evolution...

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4. Help is on the way...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spore_%28video_game%29

...That should at least get them up to the "ID" level. From there they'll need more work.

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5. evolution helps explain the mutation of viruses from animals to humans

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