Educators/Homeschoolers
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
Through the Lens: Astronomy, "4 Ways to Find an Exoplanet" (High Definition)
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Through the Lens: Astronomy, "4 Ways to Find an Exoplanet" (Standard Definition)
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Educator's Help Desk: Teaching Astronomy
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RTB's Dean of Online Learning, Krista Bontrager, discusses teaching strategies about astronomy with Dr. Hugh Ross and Dr. Jeff Zweerink.
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Teaching Astronomy from a Christian Worldview
For hundreds of years, astronomy played a vital role in the foundation for a solid liberal arts education. While the trend has moved away from that standard, the modern classical education movement … more
Touring the Educator’s Help Desk
Among other recent improvements to RTB’s website is the new Educator’s Help Desk. This feature grew from the need for a place on the site for educators. This is an ongoing project that … more
Quick Guide to Evaluating Science Curriculum
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RTB's Dean of Online Learning, Krista Bontrager, demonstrates a short technique for evaluating a science curriculum when browsing at homeschool conventions or educational stores.
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Through the Lens: Astronomy, "The Right Sun" (SD)
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Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
Activity: Research the idea behind the "Copernican Principle."
Discuss: How do scientists view the sun? As unique or common? Why? … more
Through the Lens: Astronomy, "The Right Sun" (HD)
Video Url: http://c450919.r19.cf2.rackcdn.com/ttl_astronomy_raresun.mp4
Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
Activity: Research the idea behind the "Copernican Principle."
Discuss: How do scientists view the sun? As unique or common? Why? … more
Evaluating Christian Science Curricula
The foundation for evaluating any science textbook begins with a consideration of the textbook author’s approach to studying the natural world. That methodology will guide how the data is … more
Curriculum Review: Middle School Astronomy: Real Science-4-Kids (Grades 5–8)
Texts Reviewed:
Middle School Astronomy – Student Text, Teacher's Manual, Laboratory Workbook, Rebecca W. Keller, Albuquerque, NM: Gravitas Publications, 2011.
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Through the Lens: Astronomy, "What Is The Multiverse?" (SD)
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Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
Activity: Research the term "multiverse." (This will be discussed further in the video clip.)
Recommended Resource: "Physicist … more
Through the Lens: Astronomy, "Searching for Other Earths" (Standard Definition)
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Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
Activity: Look up the term "habitable zone." (This will be discussed further in the video clip.)
Activity: Research why astronomers … more
Through the Lens: Astronomy, "The Bible and The Big Bang" (Standard Definition)
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Discussion Ideas
Before watching the video:
What is the big bang?
Is the big bang compatible with the Bible or against it? What do you think?
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Through the Lens: Astronomy, "The Bible and The Big Bang"
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Before watching the video:
What is the big bang?
Is the big bang compatible with the Bible or against it? What … more
Through the Lens: Astronomy, "Rocky Exoplanets"
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Before watching the video:
Activity: Look up the term "habitable zone." (This will be discussed further in the … more
Through the Lens: Astronomy, "What Is The Multiverse?" (HD)
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Before watching the video:
Activity: Research the term "multiverse." (This will be discussed further in the video … more
Future Careers in Science and Faith part 5
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RTB's Dean of Online Learning, Krista Bontrager, talks to Dr. Hugh Ross about ideas for future career options in science.
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Future Careers in Science and Faith part 4
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RTB's Dean of Online Learning, Krista Bontrager, talks to Dr. Dave Rogstad about ideas for future career options in science.
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