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A Biblical Approach to the Sciences Tertiary-LifelongClausen shows examples of the conflict between the worship of the Creator and worship of the "creature". He then goes on to suggest reasons for the science/religion conflict. Lastly, he outlines some influence that Christianity has had on the development... -
A Biblical-Christian Approach to Teaching Philosophy of Science - A Proposal Tertiary-LifelongThomas proposes a course in Philosophy of Science. "The Philosophy of Science class is an earnest effort to instill in our students faith and a desire to search the scriptures and find truth." This paper was presented at the 26th Institute of Christian... -
An Adventist View of Science Tertiary-Lifelong"Modern science has had a great influence on our culture. Its influence has become so pervasive that the scientific viewpoint is often taken for granted as the basis of knowledge. It is often overlooked that science is based on certain presuppositions.... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 29 Tertiary-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Apologia Educational Ministries Kindergarten-Grade 12"Apologia provides fun and challenging K-12 creation-based science curriculum specifically designed for the home school." -
Cradled Science: Examining the Cosmos in the Context of Faith Tertiary-LifelongDel Ratzsch addresses the Christian's responsibility to be reflective, discerning, and appreciative when seeking to understand theories, limitations, and the basic character of science. In discussing concepts such as inductivism, falsificationism, post-empiricism,... -
Discover God's World Unit 1 Birds Powerpoint Test Review Grade 5-Grade 6This powerpoint can be used as a chapter test or to review with students after completing a test. This test assesses learning objectives for Chapter 6 of the NAD 5th grade science curriculum based on the textbook entitled Discover God's World. Learn more by... -
Discover God's World Unit 1 Classification Powerpoint Test Review Grade 5-Grade 6This powerpoint can be used as a chapter test or to review with students after completing a test. This test assesses learning objectives for Chapter 2 of the NAD 5th grade science curriculum based on the textbook entitled Discover God's World, studying classification.... -
Discover God's World Unit 1 Fish Powerpoint Test Review Grade 5-Grade 6This powerpoint can be used as a chapter test or to review with students after completing a test. This test assesses learning objectives for Chapter 4 of the NAD 5th grade science curriculum based on the textbook entitled Discover God's World, focusing on... -
Discover God's World Unit 1 Mammals Powerpoint Test Review Grade 5-Grade 6This powerpoint can be used as a chapter test or to review with students after completing a test. This test assesses learning objectives for Chapter 7 of the NAD 5th grade science curriculum based on the textbook entitled Discover God's World. Learn more by... -
Discover God's World Unit 1 Reptiles & Amphibians Powerpoint Test Review Grade 5-Grade 6This powerpoint can be used as a chapter test or to review with students after completing a test. This test assesses learning objectives for Chapter 5 of the NAD 5th grade science curriculum based on the textbook entitled Discover God's World, focusing on... -
Discover God's World Unit 1 Science Powerpoint Test Review Grade 5-Grade 6This powerpoint can be used as a chapter test or to review with students after completing a test. This test assesses learning objectives for Chapter 1 of the NAD 5th grade science curriculum based on the textbook entitled Discover God's World, studying the... -
Encounters - A Student's Perspective on Teaching Science and Fostering Faith Grade 9-LifelongSusan Mentges shares a personal experience that helped shaped her perspective on how students come to appreciate and make meaningful the role of faith in understanding science. She suggests "Until students have discovered for themselves the issues that... -
Ethics and Science in Christian Education Tertiary-LifelongDavid Larson addresses three essential approaches to understanding the connection between ethics and science: ethics and science, ethics of science, and ethics in science. He suggests that while science seeks to explain what is, ethics seeks to explain what... -
Focusing on Science Concepts Grade 9-Grade 12This downloadable document contains thirty science concept working papers. Each provides a short discussion of the concept, sample test questions, and instructional objectives. Concepts are useful for organizing our understanding, for explaining things, and... -
God's Second Book: Adventist Education and the Sciences Tertiary-LifelongGary Land charts the historical development of science education within Adventist higher education. The article begins at Battle Creek College where the first science curriculum included classes such as physiology, natural philosophy, botany, chemistry, geology,... -
Ideas for Integrating Technology Into Science Classes Grade 1-LifelongA listing of suggested technology resources available to science teachers. Shared here are Internet websites, web-based Internet projects, and information on using digital cameras, document cameras, probes and hand-held computers. -
Integrating Faith and Learning in the Teaching of Physics Tertiary-LifelongClausen gives ways that physics professors can integrate faith into the teaching of their subject matter. This paper was presented at the 26th Institute of Christian Teaching. -
JAE Editorial: In Praise of Impracticality Kindergarten-LifelongIn this editorial from the JAE special science issue, Dr. Edwin Karlow explains that the best education balances instruction in theory with practical applications in many disciplines, particularly in science. Practical also means growing fresh new ideas. Articles... -
JAE Editorial: What About Science? Kindergarten-LifelongThis editorial is part of a special issue on Adventist thinking about science and its teaching in denominational schools. James Hayward states that the pursuit of scientific knowledge through research can be carried out under the presupposition that God exists... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Hands-on Science is Best, Say Professional Groups; Chemistry Texts Ill-Suited for Average High School Student; High School... -
Keeping Students Safe in Chemistry Class Grade 9-TertiaryCreating interactive active learning environments that are safe requires intentional teacher preparation, organization and procedures in the classroom, managing and disposing of chemicals, and fire safety. The role of teacher and students during learning activities... -
Making Elementary Science Exciting Kindergarten-Grade 8Rittenbach shares ideas that will help elementary science teachers keep their science classes alive. In order to engage students in science, teachers should be excited about science, use the metric system only, be safety conscious, use science journals and... -
NAD Science 5-8 Essential Supplementary Resources Update 2008 Grade 5-Grade 8Supplements to the past North American Division Grade 5-8 Science curriculum: Discover God's Creation, Explore God's Creation, Discover God's World, and Explore God's World. Organized by text, by field of science and alphabetically, including activities for... -
NAD Science Curriculum Guide K-8 Kindergarten-Grade 8This curriculum guide is designed to guide science education in Seventh-day Adventist elementary schools in North America. It includes the rationale, philosophy, Journey to Excellence aligned goals and essential learnings, a scope and sequence matrix, the... -
Parables - A Synthesis of Thought Grade 8-LifelongKarlow explores how science can often be expressed through parables that are constructed after the manner of Christ. This paper was presented at the 1st Institute of Christian Teaching. -
Practical Ways to Improve Your Science Teaching Grade 7-LifelongMany students who choose majors in engineering or science drop out of these programs after one year of college. Factors leading to high drop-out rates include: teaching atmosphere (enthusiasm, empathy, collaboration) and student development and learning (student... -
Science and Christian Belief Grade 11-LifelongScience & Christian Belief is a journal concerned with the interactions of science and religion, with particular reference to Christianity. The traffic of ideas between science and religion has been flowing for many centuries and shows no signs... -
Science is Doing Kindergarten-Grade 8Many elementary teachers do not feel comfortable with hands-on learning in science class. However, science can't be effectively taught by worksheets and vocabulary alone. This article demonstrates how experimental work in science brings out the best in student... -
Students' perceptions of the teaching and learning process and academic performance in science in Adventist schools Grade 7-Grade 8This study investigated student perceptions of 7th and 8th grade Adventist science education programs and their relationship to achievement in science as defined by performance on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Findings revealed that students held generally... -
Studying Noah's Ark - A Teaching Strategy for a Science and Religion Course Tertiary-LifelongCremades gives a lesson plan on studying Noah's Ark for a science and religion course. This paper was presented at the 26th Institute of Christian Teaching. -
Teachers and Students Perceptions of Seventh and Eighth Grade Science Education in a Selected Seventh-day Adventist Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Science education has long been a great concern in the United States, where less than one-third of the students perform at or above the proficient level. The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of the science program in a selected... -
Teaching Physical Science from a Christian Perspective Tertiary-LifelongBen Clausen shares ideas and suggestions on integrating faith into the teaching of science. A brief historical overview of Judeo-Christian foundations of scientific principles is presented. Also discussed are specific examples of physical science topics that... -
Teaching Science as a Christian: Faith, Evidence, Interpretation, Humility Grade 1-LifelongTeaching science in elementary through higher education presents many challenges for the Christian teacher. In this article, James Hayward discusses four approaches to teaching science as a Christian: affirmation of faith, presentation of evidence; discussion... -
The Importance of the Intelligence Design Theory for Adventist Science Education Tertiary-LifelongAagaard urges Adventist educators to be familiar with the current arguments and introduce their students to both sides of the issue, as a "vaccination" against the seductive materialistic influences that surround us." This paper was presented... -
The Importance of the Intelligent Design Theory for Adventist Science Education Tertiary-LifelongAagaard encourages science teachers to boldly expose the fallacy of media today and also to boldly tell students about their own commitment to a God centered and biblical worldview. This paper was presented at the 26th Institute of Christian Teaching. -
The Relationship Between Students' Perceptions of the Teaching and Learning Process and Academic Performance in Science of Seventh and Eighth Graders Enrolled in Seventh-day Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12This study investigated student perceptions of 7th and 8th grade Adventist science education programs and their relationship to achievement in science as defined by performance on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Findings revealed that students held generally... -
The WOW of Teaching Space Science K-12 Kindergarten-Grade 12Roy suggests ways to increase the WOW factor in activity-based science lessons, including a NASA space art lesson for Grades K-3, and 4-12. -
What Do Seventh-Day Adventist Students Need to Know About Science? Tertiary-LifelongThis article from the JAE special science issue claims that Adventist science education has the responsibility to guide students into an understanding of the issues involved in the controversy being waged between modern science and the Bible. Adventist educational...