From: "H. Lloyd" <hlloyd@orca.bc.ca>
Subject: Re: Mars Assignment
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 1996 15:37:45 -0800
Hi All, I don't think the article is worth losing sleep over, certainly. I do think it is an interesting article for students to read. It is another viewpoint, albeit a rather uninformed one. It opens up interesting discussion on journalism, media, and what IS so important about Mars exploration. Our students can form their own opinions. Some of my students actually agreed with the author! This is a real life person. This is a person in journalism! It is another opportunity for students to begin to crystallize their own opinions on the topic we are researching. My grade 6/7's really enjoyed reading the article, whether they agreed or disagreed. They had mounds of fun trying to create a letter that wasn't libelous. Holly At 11:32 PM 11/26/96 -0800, you wrote: >Dear Holly and Lori, Is this letter really worth losing sleep over? ANyone >who doesn't know what plate tectonics is, is obviously not going to listen >to or understand how scientist analyze gases in meteorites. I would just >send him Rush Limbaugh's phone number and get on with your kids. jkc > >