[Nebullis]

Critical analysis of assumptions that lead to questions such as "what is science, what is theory" may be relegated to higher education.

And beyond. Critical analysis is something that scientists engage in when doing science. This does not mean that it's something elementary educators and their students must do. Educating and learning at this level is not doing science, nor should it be.

[Fester Chugabrew]

Educating and learning at this level is not doing science, nor should it be.

Why not? How do you define the "level" at which the inquiring mind can appropriately engage in the discipline of science?

[Fester Chugabrew]

But I would think critical analysis is part and parcel of what happens among those who are being educated. Is that not what schools want to encourage at this grade level?