Terry Said:

atheist and christians: aren't we all just eating off different sides of the same plate?

We Answered:

Yes, everything has a duality to it. I just don't like it when sides bash other sides. You have a choice, you can take it or leave it.

Erik Said:

What are good science experiments to do with 2nd through 5th graders?

We Answered:

Break the kids up into groups of 3-4 and let them pick their group names. Get some petri dishes and some agar from your high school biology teacher. Shop for cotton swabs or q-tips. Give each group a fresh petri dish that is taped closed with masking tape for them to label as to location. Each group is then to use the swab to get a sample from a pre-assigned location, and inoculate the dish. The control you keep and leave unopened(you could get growth in it anyway due to air borne spores). Locations can be from around the class room, bathroom sink, water fountain, behind an ear, students tongue or inside cheek, and finally for your rowdiest group of boys, and in private in the boys room, the buttocks crack. Set them in a warm and dark place for about 3-5 days. Guess what? Mouth's are filthy with bacteria, and the kids will be amazed that their "forgone conclusion" relative to the "rowdy boys behind" was wrong. Next you can discuss "kissing", and early dating.

Joan Said:

Two questions about Evolution vs. Intelligent Design in public schools?

We Answered:

I think the bulk of creationist crap is just their pathetic and deliberately dishonest arguments against evolution.

Rafael Said:

my science teacher?

We Answered:

thats a tough one. Maybe see him right after class or before, and tell him calmly that it wasn't you.
If he insists it was just tell him. "Who ever did it, its still not that big a deal"
And its really not, i would suggest just ride this semester out, its almost over.
Remember many teachers are woried about their jobs next year, cut him some slack.
This is just a life experience.