My oldest blessing has taught me, kids already are. She already is a scientist. A degree may make it official and give her opportunities she won't have without it, but it will not make her a scientist. A degree doesn't give one the passion, fascination, exploration, or eagerness to know all you can. Whether she pursues an official title or not she IS a scientist.
Because of her we've added field guides to our library, collected animal bones and snake skins for display on our shelves, participated in Project Feeder Watch, and so much more.
She doesn't have to be asked to share the knowledge she has gained. When an opportunity strikes, she'll tell you all you will let her.
Today, I found a bird in my Christmas wreath. I was taking it down to put away and there, snuggled into the top, was a stiff and lifeless winged creature.
My instinct was to sadly dispose of it. But then, her father asked if she wanted us to keep it for her, since she is out working on a project. Of course, she did.
So here it lies, on a paper towel, on my kitchen counter. There it waits for her to examine it in person.
Why? Because she is a scientist. That is not all she is, for she has many skills, talents, gifts, abd passions. It is merely *something* she is.
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