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Sesame Street Begins Teaching Math and Science

Posted by Soulskill on from the c-is-for-cookie dept.

An anonymous reader sends in this excerpt from ABC News: "This season of 'Sesame Street,' which premiered today, has added a few new things to its usual mix of song, dance and educational lessons. In its 42nd season, the preschool educational series is tackling math, science, technology, and engineering — all problem areas for America's students — in hopes of helping kids measure up. ... This season, 'Sesame Street' will include age-appropriate experimentation — even the orange monster Murray will conduct science experiments in a recurring feature."

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  1. This will lead to nothing but confusion by Master+Moose · · Score: 5, Funny

    What about when they get to E=MC2

    Because last time i checked, C is for cookie, thats good enough for me

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    1. Re:This will lead to nothing but confusion by ArsonSmith · · Score: 4, Funny

      Eat=Me*Cookie^2

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  2. Re:"Teach the controversy!" by Tumbleweed · · Score: 2, Funny

    You know, I'm pretty far right wing in general, but I'm not a religious fundamentalist. There's often a difference between the two. I also have no problem with Sesame Street teaching math and science along with reading and colors and everything else they do. As far as tv, Sesame Street is one of the few shows that I would not have a problem with my kids watching every day, if I had kids.

    It's a shame you don't have a political party that represents you. *shrug*

  3. Re:"Teach the controversy!" by Roachie · · Score: 1, Funny

    Actually, I'm a Right Wing Wacko.

    I dont feel like going postal over this news... am I doing it wrong?

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  4. Re:Today's episode... by Jason+Levine · · Score: 4, Funny

    I can see the Count now: "The number of the day is 3, Point, 1, 4, 1, 5, *ha ha ha*, 9, 2, 6, 5, 3, *ha ha ha*, 5....."

    Much, much later in the episode....

    Count (very tired): "... 2... 8... 1.... 3... ah, I quit!" (collapses from exhaustion)

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