Educators/Homeschoolers
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)
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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
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.
In the spirit of The … more
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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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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Through the Lens: Astronomy, "What Is The Multiverse?" (HD)
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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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Future Careers in Science and Faith part 3
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RTB's Dean of Online Learning, Krista Bontrager, talks to former Visiting Scholar Dr. Patricia Fanning about ideas for future career options in science.
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Future Careers in Science and Faith part 2
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RTB's Dean of Online Learning, Krista Bontrager, talks to Dr. Fuz Rana about ideas for future career options in science.
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