Re: [Phys-l] Memory and how it works

[Joseph Bellina <jbellina@saintmarys.edu>]

Bob,
They have to reason, write and be numeric about something, they can't  
do it in the abstract.  From what I can tell, in elementary grades,  
science well done, not with a text book, is so infectious that  
students become willing learners of reading, writing, and rithmetic.

Near you is a powerful organization supporting children learning  
science.  It is in Warren Rhode Island and is called the East Bay  
Collaborative.  Take a look some time and tell me what you think.

joe

Joseph J. Bellina, Jr. Ph.D.
Professor of Physics
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN 46556

On Sep 30, 2009, at 4:57 PM, LaMontagne, Bob wrote:

>  I would prefer that students leave primary and secondary schools  
> with the ability to reason, write well, and have some basic level  
> of numeracy. Science can be picked up later when there is an  
> interest in it. A few physics sections in HS for those who might  
> have an interest in majoring in science in college should be  
> sufficient. Three or more different levels of tracking in  
> elementary or secondary science is simply wasteful - in fact I  
> can't imagine a reason why it should be taught in elementary school.