Educators/Homeschoolers
Engaging Kids with a High Interest in Math and Science
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Krista Bontrager, Dean of Online Instruction, interviews Dr. Hugh Ross about his strategies for educators to keep kids with a high interest in math or science engaged with the education process. … more
How Do We (and Our Kids) Know God Is Really There?
It’s common for RTB to receive book recommendations, manuscripts, and review copies of books. For the most part we’re unable to review them, but now and then someone on staff will spare … more
Through the Lens: Evolution, "Synthetic Biology" HD
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Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
Synthetic biology is an emerging discipline which may not be covered in conventional biology textbooks. However, this area of research … more
Through the Lens: Evolution, "Synthetic Biology" SD
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Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
Synthetic biology is an emerging discipline which may not be covered in conventional biology textbooks. However, this area of research … more
Through the Lens: Evolution, "Why Does Science Leave God Out?" (methodological naturalism) SD
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Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
Review: Review and discuss the classic steps of the scientific method.
Discuss: Methodological naturalism is considered by … more
Through the Lens: Evolution, "A Closer Look at Chemical Evolution (Origins of Life)" (HD)
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Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
Review: Do a brief review of the five different definitions of the word "evolution" as explained in the first episode. Which definitions … more
Through the Lens: Evolution, "A Closer Look at Chemical Evolution (Origins of Life)"
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Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
Review: Do a brief review of the five different definitions of the word "evolution" as explained in the first episode. Which definitions … more
Quick Guide to Evaluating a Science Textbook
It’s almost that time of year again when parents stroll the aisles at their local homeschool show or search the internet looking for a new science curriculum. But what happens when you come … more
Through the Lens: Evolution, "Microevolution"
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Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
Review: Do a brief review of the five different definitions of the word "evolution" as explained in the last episode. Which definitions … more
Through the Lens: Evolution, "Microevolution" (HD)
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Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
Review: Do a brief review of the five different definitions of the word "evolution" as explained in the last episode. Which definitions … more
Through the Lens: Evolution, "What Is Evolution?"
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Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
Discuss: What do you think of when you hear the word "evolution"? How is it used?
After the video:
Discuss: Browse the chapters … more
Through the Lens: Evolution, "What Is Evolution?" (HD)
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Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
Discuss: What do you think of when you hear the word "evolution"? How is it used?
After the video:
Discuss: Browse the chapters … more
Educator's Help Desk: Dinosaurs, Part 4
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Krista Bontrager, Dean of Online Instruction, talks to her daughter, Emily (age 10), about her favorite dinosaur.
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Educator's Help Desk: Dinosaurs, Part 3
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Krista Bontrager, Dean of Online Instruction, discusses the question, "When did dinosaurs live?" with her daughter (age 10).
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Educator's Help Desk: Dinosaurs, Part 2
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Krista Bontrager, Dean of Online Instruction, discusses general and special revelation with her daughter, Emily (age 10).
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Educator's Help Desk: Dinosaurs, Part 1
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Krista Bontrager, Dean of Online Instruction, interviews her daughter (age 10) about dinosaurs and her favorite dinosaur book.
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Curriculum Review: Middle School Geology: Real Science-4-Kids (Grades 5–8)
Texts Reviewed:
Middle School Geology – Student Text, Teacher's Manual, Laboratory Workbook, Rebecca W. Keller, Albuquerque, NM: Gravitas Publications, 2012.
In the spirit of The … more
Dinosaurs for Kids
My daughter’s dinosaur phase lasted about 10 years. At age 4, she dressed up as a paleontologist for Halloween. Imagine a 4-year-old in a pith helmet knocking on your door.
Children are often … more
Back To School Interview
Episode #228: Back To School
Former Creation Update host and Dean of Online Instruction, Krista Bontrager, sits in for Joe Aguirre while he's on vacation. She's joined by Fuz Rana and Jeff Zweerink … more
Review: Science Shepherd (Grades 7–12)
Texts Reviewed:
Science Shepherd: Biology (Grades 10–12)—Student Text, Answer Key, Parent Companion, and Test Booklet. Scott Hardin, M.D. (Pewaukee, WI: Ohana Life Press, 2008). … more