Tag Archives: scientific literacy

How to detect if we have a scientific future at home?

How to detect if we have a scientific future at home?

The boys and girls are born scientists . They are curious about nature and doing science from the moment they are born. They watch and play with their hands and feet, with blankets and toys, and with anything nearby. They look, manipulate, move things around, throw and chase. However, it has been reported that as they progress from primary to secondary […] … learn more→

Teach questions, not answers: science literacy is a crucial skill

Teach questions, not answers: science literacy is a crucial skill

It seems today the mistrust of official health advice and spread of “alternative” treatments for COVID-19 are as frightening as the virus itself. How is it that so many people are ill-informed (and seemingly choose to be so) about the pandemic, despite decades of compulsory science education? Of course we are entering a post-truth era in which fake news […] … learn more→