Evolutionary kids:Encouraging rational thinking and scientific understanding in children

Evolutionary kids

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Welcome to Evolutionary Kids, a resource for parents who want to raise kids that have a clear, rational, science-based understanding of the world.

Parents raising science-aware kids can help them thrive at school and beyond. Talking about the natural world and the latest developments in science will help children develop a natural curiosity and rational nature. Experimenting, investigating and exploring are great activities for parents to do with their kids.

This site has only just launched. There isn't much content yet, but we have lots coming in 2012, so please sign up to our newsletter using the box below and join the evolution revolution!


The rational parent blog

Urban fossil hunting
Treasure hunting adventure in Paris
Daddy, magic doesn't exist!
Adventuring in Paris - we find the treasure!
Rap song about DNA.
Prominent female scientists talk about the importance of educating children about evolution. See more at the SCOPE team channel.

News (bad)

New Year Brings New Attacks on Evolution in Schools
Yahoo News 01 Jan 2012

A growing number of biology and medical students are rejecting the very basis of their chosen subject in favour of creationism.
Steve Jones, The Daily Telegraph 03 Dec 2011

Should evolution be taught in schools? Miss USA contestant answers

Richard Dawkins calls for evolution to be taught to children from age five

"Evolution is a truly satisfying and complete explanation of existence, and I suspect that this is something a child can appreciate from an early age"
Richard Dawkins
The Guardian 1 September 2011

Public Acceptance of Evolution

Selected country data from Public Acceptance of Evolution. Science, 313 (5788), 765-766
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