When I was seven I could tell you the thrust of all the F1 engines on the Saturn V booster…but I was a space geek from an early age, having watched the moon landing when I was six.Have you ever watched Sesame Street? Are you aware that it was designed by a host of psychologists, precisely to encourage interest, investigation, and curiosity as well as empathy and awareness of others?There are other shows that go into how things are done and made – Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood used to be great at that. There’s also “How Things Are Made” on the Discovery Channel, plus of course Mythbusters (one of my kids’ favorite shows), which has spread all over the world.Don’t dis Sesame Street — there’s a reason why the GOP hates it.
ConserveGov about 11 years ago
No thanks
Prof_Bleen about 11 years ago
Yes, please! The Bush-era fad of distrusting people who actually know what they’re talking about must end.
Michael Peterson Premium Member about 11 years ago
um … you do realize the difference between the number of athletes and the number of students, right?
echoraven about 11 years ago
Cold day in hell…
Motivemagus about 11 years ago
When I was seven I could tell you the thrust of all the F1 engines on the Saturn V booster…but I was a space geek from an early age, having watched the moon landing when I was six.Have you ever watched Sesame Street? Are you aware that it was designed by a host of psychologists, precisely to encourage interest, investigation, and curiosity as well as empathy and awareness of others?There are other shows that go into how things are done and made – Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood used to be great at that. There’s also “How Things Are Made” on the Discovery Channel, plus of course Mythbusters (one of my kids’ favorite shows), which has spread all over the world.Don’t dis Sesame Street — there’s a reason why the GOP hates it.