Why should teens have to take or study science or other science rtelated classes?If we are not going to major in it, then why should we have to take another useless class?

Hello,

I agree with Terry that science courses are very useful, even if you major in something else when you go to college. Science is very important in many jobs. Medical doctors, physical therapists, and nurses all need to understand basic principles from physics and chemistry in their jobs. I injured my knee a while back, and had to see a physical therapist. While the physical therapist worked with me to help me stabilize and strengthen the muscles around my knee, she often used the language of physics and forces to talk about which exercises would help me. Nurses and medical doctors measure things like a patient's blood pressure in units of mm of Hg - you will learn about pressure and what a mm of Hg means in a physics course. Sometimes even lawyers and politicians need to understand science - scientific evidence may be used to argue a case in court, or to set our government's policies on things like global warming and vehicle emissions. Even if you major in art history, science is important! At many museums, art historians and scientists work together to preserve important works of art for future generations. You can't escape science by majoring in music, either. Professional musicians need to understand acoustics and sound waves - these are things you will learn in a physics course. Science courses may seem difficult, but they are very important because they teach you many important concepts about how the world works.

Kris

I like my science classes, and it is fun and my teacher is nice