Monthly Archives: February 2009

Dueling letters

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Brandon Haught

A letter in the Sun-Sentinel rehashes that tired old claim that evolution is “just a theory.” In re: to a Feb. 10 forum article: To examine all the facts to prove the origin of the species is going to be … Continue reading →

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Science, math on chopping block in Brevard

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Brandon Haught

State and local budget woes are now cutting into education bone. Brevard County is facing tough decisions as money shortfalls continue. One serious option is to lay off math and science teachers. The loss of those teachers could threaten Brevard’s … Continue reading →

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A warning to Florida from Louisiana

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Brandon Haught

Louisiana is starting to feel the effects of its government’s anti-science choices. Florida needs to consider this a clear warning of what could happen here if intelligent design creationism gets a foothold. The first tangible results of the Louisiana legislature’s … Continue reading →

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Wise finally gets some love

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Brandon Haught

This is the first letter to the editor I’ve seen so far in support of Senator Wise’s possible intelligent design creationism bill. IN REPLY: INTELLIGENT DESIGN Give children facts This is in response to letters regarding Sen. Steve Wise’s proposed … Continue reading →

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Non-answer par for the course

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Brandon Haught

The St. Petersburg Times education blog, The Gradebook, interviewed House Pre-K-12 policy chairman John Legg. The interview is mostly about getting kids ready for college and how lean budget times affect education bills this session. But the final question is … Continue reading →

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Kids show up for science Saturdays

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Brandon Haught

Arlington Middle School has a great hands-on science program on Saturdays to help students understand important concepts they need to pass upcoming tests. Here is one simple, but very creative activity: With a pair of chopsticks, Lawrence Andrews was desperately … Continue reading →

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It’s the little things that matter

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Brandon Haught

— Steve Robinson, an Ormond Beach environmental chemist, couldn’t find a Darwin Day event near him, so he came up with his own. His small group built a line of 200 sea turtle sand sculptures in honor of Darwin’s 200th … Continue reading →

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High school science cafe a success!

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Brandon Haught

I was recently notified about a Florida high school that is really having a good time hosting science cafes. Here’s the note Florida Citizens for Science board member Kathy Savage sent me about it: Oviedo High School’s Science Honor Society, with … Continue reading →

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