For centuries, man has studied the importance of science education and how we, as human beings, can benefit from it. Today, in the 21st century, the study of science has grown exponentially, and so has the need for science education. It is extremely important for teenagers to understand the importance of what is happening around us environmentally and the need to study how everything works and functions. Overall, the importance of science education in the 21st century should not be taken lightly. First of all, science education is important because it helps us understand the use of science in our daily lives. Without it, even the simplest tasks would be difficult to accomplish. Many people in American society do not realize what an important factor science education is in our lives. This is why “[American intellectual minds] must help students (all humans) learn to appreciate, and even appreciate [science education]” (Grobstein, 1). The power of science education allows people to understand how all their kitchen appliances work or how leaves change color depending on...