Sunday, June 26, 2005
Doing my bit
I feel that it's important for for those of us lucky enough to live in 'advanced' nations to make an effort to help out people less fortunate. So my ears pricked up when afarensis made this announcement on his blog introducing a new project:
The target audience will be junior high (or middle school) and high school students. The purpose is to help counteract the rising tide of creationism/intelligent design in our schools by giving students a place to go for information on evolution. That being the case, I am seeking input, advice and help - especially from teachers and scientists - although any one can contribute
What a great project, providing interesting and useful readings in cutting edge evolutionary biology to those that might no be able to reach them because of six thousand year old superstition. I've already provided afarensis with my older post about sea squirts and will endeavour to provide a few more when I get a chance.
By the way, my tongue was firmly in my check in comparing the USA to 3rd world countries, and don't worry New Zealand' has its own mindless ideologues - they just haven't acquired any real power yet
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