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In theory it could be part of a science curriculum, but the green education that I have seen has the science so far watered down that it is really just worthless propaganda.
They make college textbooks for green education where the science is less sophisticated than gradeschool science class. Students need to be taught fundamentals of science, the ability to interpret data, and some basic economics, not that chemicals are poisons, combustion engines are evil, recycling solves resource scarcity, and wind and solar need more subsidy.
Some is incorporated in the Biology High School Assessment curriculum in MD.
On behalf of teachers everywhere I'd like to thank you for wanting to add even more items to already overcrowded curricula. Especially since this would likely be an unfunded mandate and, since there are probably no materials available, will be yet another set of lesson plans teachers will have to develop on their own. Kind of like the new requirement in MD for Environmental Education.
Is the new "hi tech" name for what most people call earth science?
BTW down here at least, AFAIK in most schools earth science has been rolled into the general science class eighth graders have to take, seriously diluting what can be taught to the kids about their only home (and no, Mars is not a replacement for Earth).
I think it could be rolled into home SC or shop class. Help teach the people just how to live green. More of a focus on conserving resources and saving money, less of some hilly indoctrine propaganda.
Is the new "hi tech" name for what most people call earth science?
BTW down here at least, AFAIK in most schools earth science has been rolled into the general science class eighth graders have to take, seriously diluting what can be taught to the kids about their only home (and no, Mars is not a replacement for Earth).
No, Environmental Science is Biology on steroids. CollegeBoard has an AP offering for it in addition to the one for Biology.
FYI: Earth Science down here consists of four related subjects: geology, astronomy, oceanography and meteorology. No propaganda unless the teacher sneaks it in. IMO if a person knows how a planet "operates" he/she will be able to make better choices no matter what they're considering i.e. building a house, choosing food, what type of vehicle to use, etc etc.
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No, Environmental Science is Biology on steroids. CollegeBoard has an AP offering for it in addition to the one for Biology.
O.K. thanks.
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