Here is what Maine wants you to know. No arguing (or take it up with your representative).
“Science literacy is desirable not only for individuals, but also for the health and well-being of communities and society. More than just basic knowledge of science facts, contemporary definitions of science literacy have expanded to include understandings of scientific processes and practices, familiarity with how science and scientists work, a capacity to weigh and evaluate the products of science, and an ability to engage in civic decisions about the value of science.”
Individuals have ready access to abundant information in our modern global society. Consequently, they will encounter myriad arguments related to various scientific topics. Moreover, arguments will change over time, as new evidence becomes available and as people draw on scientific evidence to formulate arguments in shifting social contexts. It is therefore imperative that individuals understand that controversy within the scientific community is normal and has been historically productive. “True scientific controversy involves competing scientific ideas that are evaluated according to the standards of science — i.e., fitting the evidence, generating accurate expectations, offering satisfying explanations, inspiring research, etc...few theories fit our observations of the world perfectly. There is usually some anomalous observation that doesn't seem to fit with our current understanding. Scientists assume that by working at such anomalies, they'll either disentangle them to see how they fit with the current theory or contribute to a new theory”
The way we test this is... wow!
Eighth grade math. https://maine.onlinehelp.cognia.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2018/11/eMPower_ME_17-18_G8_Student_Released_Item_Booklet.pdf
1) pick up the puppy
2) Rory has a LOT of free time
3) Why do I care?
4) Could be fun if the balloons crash.
5 and 6) Why do I care?