Evolution Institute

Thor Gets an F in the Dangers of the Mastodon. Funeral to Be Held This Evening. How Evolution Can Inform Schooling

Imagine Neanderthal children sitting in a classroom learning how to hunt Mastodons. “Now students,” the teacher might say, “if you are standing at the edge of the clearing and the tall Mastodon by the big tree begins its charge towards you, how long do you have to get out of the way? Show your work.” Poor Thor failed to focus his attention in the classroom and he paid the ultimate price.