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Re: Science teachers need to learn how to teach evolution

2012-07-20T02:56:42+00:00

Sigh. Yes, there is ample evidence to support the theory of evolution. There was more than enough evidence to support it in the 1830's when Darwin developed it, and evidence discovered since then has only led to confirmation and refinements of the theory that cover nearly all realms of natural scientific research. Only an ignorant cretin would claim that the question is still open. Please take that statement in the spirit in which it was offered.

Statistics: Posted by SouthernFriedInfidel — Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:56 am

Re: Science teachers need to learn how to teach evolution

2012-07-19T06:37:36+00:00

before ateacher can teach evolution they have to have some evidence of evolution - and unfortunately there isn't any!
There is plenty of evidence of progress towards humanity but until soemthing turns up that can conclusivly be shown to be a Missing Link between two species we have to accept that we were created when the earth was ready for humans.
For a human to question their existence and insist they have evolved is like the bacteria that makes your feet smell at the end of the day explain how computers work.
As human life can't be traced back further than 4026BC when Adam opened his eyes it is nonsense to talk of millins f years of evelution.

A better topic of research by evolutionists migh be: Did Adam get erections before Eve was made? And, How soon after her creation was Eve ready for sex with Adam? And one for the fundies: If sex is only for proecreation why is it so much fun, so beneficial and so harmless if both partners keep clean and faithful?

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:37 am

Re: Science teachers need to learn how to teach evolution

2012-03-09T14:33:49+00:00

Apparently they've found a way to teach about the dinosaurs...

http://donglutsdinosaurs.com/exhibits-1/ (NSFW)

Statistics: Posted by Liv — Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:33 pm

Re: Science teachers need to learn how to teach evolution

2011-02-05T22:17:04+00:00

To impress him you just needed the word 'refraction' which is the sciency way of saying bending

Don't tell him about Earth's 'second moon'

QI were completely wrong wrong wrong on that, Cruithne orbits the sun, not the earth

Statistics: Posted by A Person — Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:17 pm

Re: Science teachers need to learn how to teach evolution

2011-02-05T21:49:19+00:00

So we're studying the rising and setting sun.... and I asked my professor at the end of class "Have you ever heard of a show called QI?" He goes "Uh no...."

Now since he proclaimed to be "a geek" in front of class... I was beginning to question his geekfullness...

I digressed...

"So errr... yeah, it was interesting.... on the show, the point at which the sun is already set it visible isn't set yet, but only appearing to be last visible...."

He's giving me a look like I'm nuts.

I continue sticking my foot in my mouth...

"So yeah, they like explain it by the bending of light."

His remarks....

"uh huh.... yes I'm sure it's complicated."

Ahhhhhh!!!!! I feel like a complete idiot.

script

Statistics: Posted by Liv — Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:49 pm

Re: Science teachers need to learn how to teach evolution

2011-02-04T14:45:11+00:00

jimfaster wrote:
At the same time, keep in mind the nature of science - as we know what we know.

I don't understand what you're trying to say here. Science is not just a body of knowledge, it's a process of evidence based reasoning so that we can have confidence in the things that we 'know'

Statistics: Posted by A Person — Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:45 pm

Re: Science teachers need to learn how to teach evolution

2011-02-04T06:13:54+00:00

The mechanism of evolution is based on four principles: variation, inheritance, selection, and time. At the same time, keep in mind the nature of science - as we know what we know.

Statistics: Posted by jimfaster — Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:13 am

Re: Science teachers need to learn how to teach evolution

2011-02-01T21:15:24+00:00

Did you ever subscribe to the "Astronomy Cast" podcast? They have explored current thinking on cosmology like your question. I think the current answer to "what's beyond the universe's boundary?" is "we have no way to find out." Still, there are some folks who try to infer based on what we know. It's an interesting topic.

Statistics: Posted by SouthernFriedInfidel — Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:15 pm

Re: Science teachers need to learn how to teach evolution

2011-02-01T20:03:41+00:00

SouthernFriedInfidel wrote:
If he's keeping it professional by sticking to science, I'd advise you do the same. You're there to learn, not debate.

Yes, sir... SFI, sir.

Honestly I think he thinks I'm a dumb blonde 20 something year old. Which is mostly correct, except the dumb part....

I'm not going to debate anything, honestly... I go, do my work, and get it done.... I know my place... but... I do find it interesting in that the whole Astronomy Science thing begins at "planet", ends at "universe", and no one bothers to ask what's beyond the universe. Perhaps we will get into it, but I find it odd that the curriculum seems to have a finite window of "what is", and no one bothers to ask "what is after".

We shall see...

Statistics: Posted by Liv — Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:03 pm

Re: Science teachers need to learn how to teach evolution

2011-02-01T00:23:06+00:00

If he's keeping it professional by sticking to science, I'd advise you do the same. You're there to learn, not debate.

Statistics: Posted by SouthernFriedInfidel — Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:23 am