Ken Miller is a biologist. He writes science books for schools.
Recently, Ken Miller said that some words about “climate change” were taken out of his book. This book is used in Florida schools.
Florida state officials asked for these changes. They want the book to match state rules. So, they took out words like “climate change.”
This is part of a bigger plan in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law. This law removes “climate change” from state laws.
Many people are not happy about these changes. They worry it is like hiding the truth.
Even with these problems, the new books will come to schools next year. The school districts just need to give the final okay.
Vocabulary List:
- Biologist /ba???l?d??st/ (noun): A scientist who studies living organisms.
- Officials /??f???lz/ (noun): People holding a public office or having official duties.
- Match /mæt?/ (verb): To be the same or similar to.
- Climate Change /?kla?m?t t?e?nd?/ (noun): Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.
- Plan /plæn/ (noun): A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
- Districts /?d?str?kts/ (noun): An area of a country or city, typically one regarded as a distinct unit because of a particular characteristic.
Vocabulary List:
- Biologist //baɪˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst// (noun): A scientist who studies living organisms.
- Officials //əˈfɪʃ.əlz// (noun): People holding a public office or having official duties.
- Match //mætʃ// (verb): To be the same or similar to.
- Climate Change //ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ// (noun): Long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.
- Plan //plæn// (noun): A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
- Districts //ˈdɪs.trɪkts// (noun): An area of a country or city typically one regarded as a distinct unit because of a particular characteristic.
How much do you know?
What is Ken Miller's profession?
Who asked for changes in Ken Miller's book?
What did Governor Ron DeSantis sign into law in Florida?
What is the concern of many people regarding the changes to the book?
Who needs to give the final approval for the new books to be used in schools?
What term was removed from Ken Miller's book by Florida state officials?
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