Creationists who want religious ideas taught as scientific fact in public schools continue to adapt to courtroom defeats by hiding their true aims under ever changing guises.
Eugenie ScottRead
You can't really be scientifically literate if you don't understand evolution. And you can't be an educated member of society if you don't understand science.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Understanding evolution and science is essential for true scientific literacy and education.
Eugenie Scott emphasizes the importance of understanding both evolution and science as foundational elements of scientific literacy. She suggests that to be considered educated in today's society, one must grasp these concepts, as they play a crucial role in our understanding of the world and inform many aspects of society and culture.
Themes
ScienceEducationEvolutionLiteracyUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture about the importance of science education in schools.
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