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Re “More lab time for youths?,” July 10, and “Delay on science standards,” July 11 Augmenting time in the lab at the expense of understanding the fundamental concepts of basic scientific


disciplines, as proposed in the Next Generation Science Standards, is almost certainly another ineffective ploy to divert attention from the failure of our public schools to provide a viable


scientific education to young people. To teach “climate change” without a rudimentary understanding of thermodynamics, and “genetic engineering” without a fundamental understanding of


genetics, is social science sophistry. California is home to the world’s most eminent and successful institution for scientific education, the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.


Have those seeking to implement the new standard solicited Caltech for guidance in formulating truly effective science education programs for our youth? _Charles Johnson_ _El Segundo_ ALSO:


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