Incorporating Christian Faith into Science Class- Science in the Christian Classroom
You can integrate the Christian faith into every subject. Try these specific science activities with your class:
Make a bingo-style card or worksheet with a nature theme. On the top, write “And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1.” You can either put a picture in each square to represent something God made, or the students can draw something from nature in each square. Depending on your group, you can include as many or as few squares as you like. If they “bingo” earlier than most kids, they should keep going and see how many they can find. You can customize this activity to only include plant life to fit a botany unit, or only animals to fit a zoology unit. It works great for field trips as well.
When you discuss the three types of radiation from the sun, you will talk about infrared, ultraviolet, and visible light. Notice how the visible light is amazing to us. We love color - lots of color. Look at all the different colors in the natural world and in clothing, buildings, toys, etc. What has God made? What has man made? Now, look back at the spectrum of radiation. Notice that the visible light is a small band compared to the overall amount of rays that come from the sun. What are some of the invisible gifts that come from The Son of God? We don t see everything He gives us. How many more gifts do we get that are unseen than the visible blessings? Creation is a very important concept for every Christian classroom. You will find some solid Creation resources online. Do a search for “Creation Moments,” “Institute for Creation Research,” and “Answers in Genesis.” They are not just idealistic Bible story sites they have scientific evidence to back up the Creation beliefs.These are just a few ways you can integrate the Christian faith into a solid science program. Look for opportunities in every class.
Visit Stephenie s site http://faith-filled.com/Faith-filled_Classroom.html for specific tips tailored to classroom teachers and homeschooling parents.
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