Why the Lack of Science Literacy in North America?

Warning: pet peeve-worthy opinionated content ahead. Lately I have come across several articles trying to pinpoint why—and how to work with—students who lose interest in science. Some articles take a generalist angle and talk about we need to make science more hands-on in the classroom, while others address a somewhat mysterious drop in interest around …

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Field 23

Imported from first blog: Peregrination Notebook. My dad decided that he wanted to go with me to count woodcock one night.  We’ve done a lot together and have gone on many road trips, so it’s not unusual for us to hang out.  The field that my teammates and I haven’t counted woodcock in yet goes …