by Hudson Jackovich
There are many schools and teachers that love science, but some students may wonder: What is the importance of learning science? To answer this question, we got a perspective from a science teacher to share with us.
Mrs. Puchalski said, “I started teaching science, specifically chemistry and physics, in August 2000 at Incarnate Word High School in San Antonio, Texas.” This is when and where she began her career as a science teacher. But what made her want to teach science?
Mrs. Puchalski explained, “At a young age, I enjoyed learning and loved the labs and experiments I would do in school. There were different opportunities that a degree in science would bring me, and when I started teaching at Incarnate Word High School while completing my college degrees, I realized I enjoyed being a teacher and being in the classroom teaching science.” She had a passion for science from a young age and hoped to help others understand why it is so important.
Mrs. Puchalski told me, “Science is important because it helps us understand everything that exists in the world, from the cells that make up living organisms to the stars and planets in the universe.” So, science is important because it allows us to learn so many things about life and the universe, but some students may not always enjoy it.
Mrs. Puchalski explained, “You take science because it provides you with information that helps you understand the world around you and yourself as well.” There are many reasons to take science, even though some students may enjoy it more than others and might benefit from it differently.
Mrs. Puchalski said, “We all benefit from learning science. We better understand the world and ourselves by knowing what makes up living organisms and by dreaming big. We appreciate living creatures by understanding what made them possible. We can think of things that may seem impossible today but probable and achievable tomorrow. Without science, we would not have the ability to flip a switch and have light instantly. We would not be able to talk to one another in real time on a device that fits in the palm of our hand while being miles apart. The advancements in our world are a result of science and people asking questions about not just how things are, but why they should be different and how we can improve them.”
Overall, we all benefit from learning science. It helps us learn about our Earth and life, and it’s important for the future of our planet. So, we should pay more attention in science class, respect our teachers, and not take science for granted—it is key to understanding our world.
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