Why we need a science education

In this video CNN reporter Nancy Grace argues with meterologist Bernie Rayno about the effects of radiation from Japan crossing the Pacific to reach the west coast of the US. I think this would be a great video to show your students if they ever ask "why do we need to know science?", at which point, you can say "so we don't sound like her!"

This could also be great for discussing alternate energy sources in the grade 12 chemistry energy and rates unit, or any environmental discussion.