Believe in science

As a retired fourth grade teacher, I remember my enthusiasm and pride in the teaching of science. Iwantedmy students to feel that way too, so I organized, with help from parents, lab experiences for my students. I showed the exciting, objective ways that scientists in biology, astronomy, weather, etc. come to their conclusions using the scientific method.

Today, children are being confused about science as they hear one thing from their parents, teachers, and the media and different comments fromPresident Donald Trump and the media that favors him. Climate change is a scientific fact. We know that our earth will be much different in 50 years (or sooner) if action is not taken to protect our planet.

Yet, Trump and his media go to great lengths to deny this scientific fact, thereby confusing both children and their parents. Trump also spreads confusion about the coronavirus. We all have seen many pictures of this danger and have personally experienced losses aswell. Yet, Trump says it will just go away even after many of his followers get sick after his rallies where he/they disregard scientists’ advice towear masks and socially distance themselves.

Children are being kept away from their schools for their safety and the health of their teachers and parents. Yet, Trump confuses them by telling them they should go back without adequate safety measures and with virus numbers rising. This certainly frightens some of them too. Never before have we had to explain to our children howscience is being marginalized by a politician. Scientists and the field of science have contributed greatly to the betterment of America, but today our children have become confused about its importance.

RUTHSHILKRET

Arnold