just to clarify, i do like science.. and my kids get plenty of science-y time at home.
when my oldest was 21 months, she could toddle around my grandfather's rock garden and point out the schist, granite, shale, sandstone, and metamorphic rocks. she loves to read about animals, and prefers nonfiction books to fiction.
they routinely make their own perfumes, lotions, and recipes... they play outside and conduct their own experiments with bugs and rocks and leaves and whatnot.
out of 6 parent/grandparents on my side of the family, only 1 did not have a science related degree.
i understand the concept behind introducing them to the scientific process and the steps that have to be followed.. but honestly, i'm pretty dang sure that even if they NEVER had to do a science fair project that they would be just fine in the science/school arena.
i never once did a sci-fair project, yet i graduated valedictorian of my high school.. went to university on a full scholarship that also paid for my books, housing, and a 1k per semester stipend on top of that. if it weren't for 2 art classes and a history class, i would have graduated with a 4.0
anyhow, i don't even know why i'm bothering to type all this out.. but somehow felt the need to clarify that my complaining was due more to the forced nature of the project and not the actual concept of experimenting/science/whatever
i should probably just drink more coffee and shut up.
btw, the coffee dissolved the chalk .4 grams in 2 hours.. in case you were wondering... 