Author Archives: Jonathan Smith

Kentucky, one of the 26 lead state partners in the development of the NGSS is already facing strong opposition to their considered adoption of the new, National Science Standards. Opponents to the NGSS, ridiculed the new standards as “fascist and atheistic … Continue reading →

A recent issue of Science Magazine, highlights the National Science Standards (NGSS). It opens.   Five US states have adopted science education standards that recommend introducing two highly charged topics — climate-change science and evolution — into classrooms well before high school.  It … Continue reading →

Dr Eugenie C Scott has announced on May 6th that she plans to retire from her position as Executive Director of the National Centre for Science Education (NCSE), after more than 26 years in that position. Dr Scott was one of … Continue reading →

I have to admit that when it comes to the subject of climate change/ global warming I have a lot to learn. Like most of us, my knowledge has been limited to the media and a few articles in science magazines. … Continue reading →

The development of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is nearing completion, and the final release of the NGSS is anticipated in the second week in April (April 8-12). When the standards are released, they will be available on the … Continue reading →

For those of you that are in the Lakeland area and have a free couple of hours to spare,I will be speaking at the  Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lakeland, 3140 Troy Ave Lakeland Fl, on Sunday the 21st of April … Continue reading →

A shortened version of the movie The Revisionaries will be shown on PBS tonight Monday 28th January at 10pm Eastern Time. This movis is a ‘must see’ documentary about the attempts of the Texas Board of Education to inject Creationism into … Continue reading →

The 20013 Florida State Science Fair is being held on Wednesday March 27th at the Lakeland Civic Center and the organizers are looking for qualified judges to assist them. This is purely of a voluntary nature but it is well worth the experience. … Continue reading →