On the origin of education: Evolution in British schools

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highwaystar101 said:

SamuelRSmith said:
This is only in primary education I don't think I was taught evolution until secondary education... and I've now got the Tree of Life hanging from my wall.

I don't think I missed out from not being taught evolution until secondary.

Agreed, it is easier to comprehend and appreciate in later life, but I think it should be at least covered, even if it's only briefly (say for one or maybe two lessons). I mean we learn about the water cycle by year one and we have to know about invaders and settelers by year three and they are pretty important in their respective fields too.

However considering that many adults still can not effectively comprehend the theory it makes you wonder if this re-enforces the idea that there is little point in devoting any significant amount of time toward evolution dueing primary education, or if it's the lack of being informed of it at an early age.