Astronomy with Apologetics Fall Semester 2008
Required Text: Exploring Creation with Astronomy by Jeannie Fulbright
You will be expected to read the assigned reading and answer the questions out of the book orally in class. I will not require written answers unless students are unable to provide the answers. All reading and assignments are due the week after they are assigned.
Each student will be assigned one “In Class Presentation.” These:
* have an assigned topic and assigned date for presenting
* need at least one visual aid – BE CREATIVE!
* need to be between 7-10 minutes in length
* have a Biblical focus when possible – tie in scripture, religious beliefs of the time period (i.e. Mercury is named for a Roman God), etc…
Because I am not requiring very much written homework, your main effort needs to be placed on your “In Class Presentation.” Your class peers and I will give you evaluations on your efforts so, do your best! You will be assigned your topic and your date for presentation.
Our class time will be used to supplement your reading at home. We will be performing hands-on experiments, have lively discussions, and, occasionally, use media productions to enhance the material we are studying.
There are additional assignments throughout your Exploring Creation with Astronomy book. (We will be doing most of the hands-on “Activities” in class.) These additional assignments are recommended, but optional. Parents, you will decide if your child would benefit from these additional assignments. I will not ask for them in class, but would love to see them if your child would like to share them with me. These additional assignments will provide a nice notebook reference for material learned.
REWARD BOX – My philosophy is to reward students for pursuing knowledge “on their own.” Therefore, each week your child may earn a reward by bringing in something they have learned about the science of Astronomy. This can be information about a planet or star, a model they have built, a picture they have drawn, a fact sheet they have made, a synopsis of an article they have read, a short paragraph about an astronaut, or even any of the optional assignments out of the book, etc… Your child will share what they have learned with the class and then receive a “reward” out of the reward box.
ITEMS NEEDED – shoe boxes, paper towel tubes
Astronomy with Apologetics Syllabus Fall Semester 2008
Required Text: Exploring Creation with Astronomy by Jeannie Fulbright
Class Supplies needed each week – a folder or notebook for this class, a pencil, a “willing to learn” attitude!
8/21 Orientation, Semester Overview, Assign Reports
Assignment: Read p. 2-9, be able to explain orally what you have learned
8/28 Solar System Mnemonic, To-Scale Model of Solar System
Assignment: Read p. 12-18, be able to orally answer all questions from the chapter
9/4 Rotation and Revolution, Exploring the Sun’s Power
Assignment: Read p. 20-25, be able to orally answer all questions from the chapter
9/11 Prism, Eclipse, Play-dough Model of Sun
Assignment: Read p. 30-36, be able to orally answer all questions from the chapter
9/18 Craters, Draw and label our solar system
Assignment: No reading assignment this week. Use your extra time to work on your “In Class Presentation.”
9/25 PRESENTATIONS AND POPCORN
Assignment: Search your Bible and find at least 5 verses about God’s creation of the universe. Write them neatly on a piece of notebook paper. Bonus Assignment: Bring in the words to a Christian song about God’s creation and/or write a poem or draw a picture about God’s creation of the universe! Feel free to get creative!
10/2 Lava, Apologetics Focus (Continue Presentations if needed)
Assignment: Read p. 40-47, be able to orally answer all questions from the chapter
10/9 Radar, Venus
Assignment: Read p. 52-63, be able to orally answer all questions from the chapter. Be sure you understand why the Earth is different than all the other planets. We will be doing the assignment on p. 63 making “Earth For Sale” signs during the next class.
10/16 Earth – Why is it perfect? “Earth For Sale” Signs
Assignment: No reading assignment this week. Use your extra time to work on your “In Class Presentation” and enjoy your break!
10/23 Fall Break – possible field trip to Creation Museum
10/30 Review of what we have learned, The Moon, Gravity
Assignment: Read p. 66-74, be able to orally answer all questions from the chapter
11/6 PRESENTATIONS AND POPCORN
Assignment: Write a paragraph (at least!) comparing the Big Bang Theory to what the Bible says about how the Earth was created. Which one makes more sense to you? How would you persuade someone who believed in the Big Bang theory?
11/13 Telescopes, Mars
Assignment: Read p. 78-85, be able to orally answer all questions from the chapter
11/20 Exploring Polar Ice Caps with Dry Ice, Sublimation
Assignment: No reading assignment this week. Use your extra time to work on your “In Class Presentation” and enjoy your break!
11/27 Thanksgiving
12/4 PRESENTATIONS AND POPCORN
Assignment: Draw a picture, build a model, write a poem or something else creative to show your favorite object from Space discussed so far in class. Choose a scripture verse to go with it.
12/11 “Spaced Out” Party – share your creations with the class, taste some REAL astronaut food, review our year and see what you have to look forward to next semester!
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