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May. 16, 2013
Why we study scientists with mixed legacies
A thoughtful Sonlight mom recently voiced her surprise that we include a biography on Rachel Carson called Listening to Crickets in our Science D program. The mom pointed out that not everyone regards Carson's work as beneficial, since it has … Continue reading
Tagged books, discussion, feedback, history, science
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May. 9, 2013
Spring has sprung!
My favorite season of the year has finally reached upstate New York. And with it comes the perfect opportunity to teach my favorite subject ... science! As the school year winds down for many, and plans for vacations are in … Continue reading
Tagged gardening, nature, nature studies, science, spring
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Mar. 12, 2013
Do Christian Homeschoolers "Embrace" Evolution?
A recent article in The Atlantic featured this headline: "Old Earth, Young Minds: Evangelical Homeschoolers Embrace Evolution." It then went on to offer anecdotal evidence indicating, "More Christian parents are asking for mainstream science in their children's curricula." According to … Continue reading
May. 30, 2012
Fibonacci and Faith
I watched a video that suggested the Fibonacci sequence is "proof of a Creator." A video I find even more compelling is Nature by Numbers. The connections and patterns are amazing! But what I don't find compelling is the idea … Continue reading
Tagged books, learning, science, theology
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May. 8, 2012
Print vs. Film: Enemies or Friends?
In his 1985 book Amusing Ourselves to Death the late Neil Postman declared the demise of the Age of Exposition and the rise of the Age of Entertainment. He offered sober warnings about the decline of the written word and … Continue reading
Tagged books, curriculum, education, film, Homeschooling, literature, science, television
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Mar. 15, 2012
Spring Science!
Second only to autumn, spring is my most favorite time of year. Everything is new, fresh, and smells so good (yes, even what the farmer is spreading down the road)! Spring is coming early here in the northeast this year. … Continue reading
Feb. 24, 2012
Discerning Truth
A couple weeks ago, you had the opportunity to take a Civic Literacy Exam. Ready for a Science Quiz? What caught my eye with this test is that it indirectly claimed to answer the question "do you have the facts … Continue reading
Tagged Bible, learning, science, Testing
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