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"A Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills review team composed of parents and teachers has suggested removing Neil Armstrong from a 'science strand' in a 5th grade social studies book," writes Eric Berger, blogging for the Houston Chronicle.
At issue: The review team says the first man on the moon was not a scientist.
... removing Neil Armstrong from a "science strand" in a 5th grade social studies book.
blogs.chron.com...
Originally posted by pluckynoonez
Batman's a scientist, Neil Armstrong isn't. Hate to break it you all, but Neil Armstrong is famous for acting...the fake moon landing and all.
Originally posted by desertdreamer
reply to post by kleverone
That is not the opinion of everyone in the State of Texas.....I assure you.
Originally posted by dbates
Neil Armstrong was hardly a historical figure in the resolution or creation of any social issues in the United States.
The further we get from 1969, the less prominent he will be as a name.