Who Likes science? Only geeks and nerds? Should gifted and talented students be the only students to receive a dose of science? What value could science have for all other students? Although not voiced in newspapers, these questions exist in almost every community we have traveled to. Science is tolerated as a necessity because it makes our lives more comfortable, yet many don't see why most students need to learn science.

Science is a method, process, procedure, and system used to study the physical world. If you can see, feel, hear, taste, smell or measure something, science will investigate.

Science will not take a stand on an issue. Scientists ask questions about how the world works then gather data to answer the question. They should not attempt to find an answer to support any one person or groups' viewpoint because this clouds their perspective. Good science can only happen when an answer to a question is backed up by the data from many scientists.

The Scientific Method and problem solving behind scientific investigations is extremely important to students. The increasing reliance on computers and robots to minimize physical labor in the workplace will place more students in problem solving jobs, which science is well suited for.

A critical place for science knowledge is the process of "discernment." From the young to the old, people constantly examine information and discern its truth. The ability to accomplish this with accuracy using science can make an individual successful. The internet is a great example. Anyone can put false information on the internet and make it look truthful. Students need to be able to discern the difference between truth and fiction. Another example are those who twist facts creating misleading stories to make a sale. The better prepared students are with a knowledge of science, the more capable they are at distinguishing fact from fancy.

Sports are usually seen as a part of an education that leads to improved dexterity and physical skill. This is true for large motor skills, but science experiments can fine tune small motor skills, like using an eye dropper, pouring small amounts of liquid, or increased ability to measure.

Finally, science is fun, exciting, and interesting. We live in an age where society has set very high standards for children's behavior. Keeping kids busy in science activities will keep kids engaged many hours. Help your children in the discovery of science and it will bring great rewards to them as adults. Learn physics and they will drive safer; chemistry and they will cook better; biology and they will live healthier.