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Originally Posted by Steffen
I disagree, and am frequently disheartened to see how little kids learn in high school these days (esp maths and natural science), compared to when I went to school.
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I get where you're coming from Steffen.
However, I also see lots of the time where kids are being introduced to concepts that are way too advanced before they've been taught (and have learned), the basics. Dark matter is far from a 'basic' !
Its a bit like an adult trying to understand String Theory before he/she has understood quantum mechanics.
Advising them on dark matter will simply skip them over all that there is to learn in between ! I am also disheartened when I see kids jumping to the trendy topics before they even understand the implications of them. Science is about building upon foundations. So too, should be the teaching/learning of it !
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Since these appear to be questions asked by kids the answers should be correct but simple rather than profound, and wrong answers shouldn't lead to loss of IIS membership  With that in mind, I give it a crack, please feel free to correct and complete:
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I agree. Mine may be too long winded. I'm happy to yield to simplicity.
I'll leave the correction up to someone else !! I've spent enough time on this today.
Also, my 'Eeeks !' are for Science Forum historical reasons.
Hang around here a bit more … and you'll understand where I'm coming from.
Cheers