Philosophy:
Since I have started teaching, my goal has always been to teach my students content that I want adults to know. Through my own personal observations on most adults, especially those in political power, there has been very little to no understanding of science knowledge. These are the same people in power who have made incorrect comments about simple science information such as the following U.S. politicians: former President Donald Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Rand Paul, Ron DeSantis, and many others. Although some of the comments made by these figures can be seen as “outlandish” and “ridiculous”, they still have decision power when it comes to scientific understanding and policy. Which in turn can be harmful and dangerous for the U.S. constituents that these people represent. Although there are some elected officials with a science background, those numbers are in the minority. And we need more figures in political power, with at least a strong basic knowledge of science information.
This is why I believe it is important to teach kids how science affects their everyday life. Now, science is normally a “hard” subject for most students to understand. However, I feel that they view science as “hard” because it is difficult for students to understand how science relates to them personally. This is the motivation for my unit; I want to design a unit where they can have information and knowledge on a topic of relevance to their lives. Maybe not a current problem, but one that they may face in their future. It is the same approach I have with teaching about plants and deforestation. Just as I emphasize the importance of scientific literacy in understanding how deforestation impacts ecosystems and the planet, I aim to equip my students with the knowledge they need to critically evaluate environmental issues and policies. By making these connections, I hope to foster a deeper understanding of how science affects real-world decisions, both in environmental contexts and beyond.This generation, and future generations, need to have a better grasp of basic science knowledge. This is why I am passionate about being a teacher today.
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