(Hour 3b&c) While new science standards are being proposed for the public school system,Sid Glassner tells us about what science was like back when he was in elementary school. It was as simple as walking in your back yard. He addresses the new science standards and answers the question of whether science needs to be taught to elementary school children, and what sciences are necessary.
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(Hour 3c) Sid continues the debate on science in elementary and brings up questions on if there are any benefits to it. Later on Rich brings up the Risk Assessment Survey sent home to Manchester students to which Sid offers his commentary on how alarming and intrusive it is to students.
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