Dec 13, Wed - Unit 5 Test

Next Quiz/Test: Wednesday is your Unit 5 Test

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 24, 2018
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 9. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal: None given, students studied for & then took their Unit 5 Test.

Dec 12, Tue - Unit 5 Review

Next Quiz/Test: Wednesday is your Unit 5 Test

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 24, 2018
- Devotion Presentations: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 9. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal: Students had a binder check, then we worked through the review game below:

Unit 4 Review Game:
1. Design Theory scientists recognize that scientists are sometimes… what?
Wrong in their theories (what they say is true)
2. Darwinism is the foundational biology view of what theology group? 
Atheism
3. DNA is a massive amount of information, similar to that found in an encyclopedia.  By analogy, what do some Design Theory scientists use this used to teach? 
That intelligent design was needed to get DNA
4. Christians would say that scientific research suggests this, but it still takes faith to believe it.  What is this? 
Understanding that the universe was formed at God's command
5. How many days did God create? 
Six
6. What are some examples of intelligent design that we looked at this unit? 
Flagellum, Human eye, Single cell organism
7. What common things do archaeology, cultural anthropology, SETI, & forensic science all do?
They all look for intelligent design in their scientific studies.
8. What do the first five words of the Bible teach about God? 
He is eternal and He created everything
9. What does it mean for man to be made 'in the image of God'? 
We are 'like' Him in that we can choose, create, rule, & have a relationship w/Him
10. What is abiogenesis? 
The theory that life originally came from non-living matter
11. What is biogenesis? 
The observation that life can only come from pre-existing life
12. What is biology? 
The study of living things & their origins
13. What is Darwinism? 
The theory that life evolved to its current complexity through natural selection & microevolution
14. What is Design Theory? 
The theory that an intelligent cause is the best explanation for most living things.
15. What is irreducible complexity? 
A term that describes something with multiple parts that relate together in such a complicated way that if you remove or change any part , the entire thing stops working
16. What is macroevolution? 
The theory that new animals can come about through microevolution and natural selection
17. What is microevolution? 
The observation that small genetic variations occur for animals within a species
18. Darwin’s observation of the changing of finch beaks is an example of what type of evolution? 
Microevolution
19. What should good science consider when looking for explanations? 
Every possible cause
20. What are three ways that God said people are to relate to creation (animals, the garden, and ultimately the earth)? 
We are to rule it, care for it, & protect it.
21. What two distinct qualities does the Bible teach that God used when he made the world? 
Power, wisdom/understanding
22. What type of offspring were animals and plants supposed to produce? 
Offspring 'of the same kind' (each animal of its own kind & each plant of its own kind)
23. Biogenesis or abiogenesis—which have scientists been able to do and prove?  Explain.
Scientists have only been able to do and prove biogenesis—they have never made life from non-living things.
24. Where does a Christian believe that all biological life came from? Explain. 
God—The Ultimate Life, Itself!
25. What is the traditional, historic, biblical Christian view of creation? 
Young Earth Creation
26. Macroevolution or Microevolution—which have scientists been able to do and prove?  Explain.
Scientists have only been able to do and prove microevolution—they have never been able to create a new animal through random mutations.
27. Which perspective of biology is the foundation for the Christian theology worldview?
Design theory
28. What key biblical concept shows how people and animals are not equal in God's eyes?  People are... 
Made in God's image.

Dec 11, Mon - Review Day

Next Quiz/Test: Wednesday is your Unit 5 Test

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 24, 2018
- Devotion Presentations: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 9. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal: Students completed pages 8-9.

Learn to Discern: We discussed the answers to this quiz.

The rest of the period was given to student devotion presentations and other review or open-discussion activities. 

Dec 8, Fri - Learn to Discern Quiz

Next Quiz/Test: Today was Quiz 5b: Learn to Discern
- Wednesday is your Unit 5 Test

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 24, 2018
- Devotion Presentations: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 9. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal: None given, students studied for & then took their quiz. 

Reflecting on Biblical Accounts of God as our Maker: Study Packet, Pages 8-9

- After this, students continued to work through these.
- If students were all done with this, we discussed it some.

After the quiz: We continued working on pages 6-9 & then worked through the video, "Unlocking the Mysteries of Life Film,"

Video, "Unlocking the Mysteries of Life Film:" Answers:

Dec 7, Thu - Final Reflection & Studying the Bible

Next Quiz/Test: Friday is Quiz 5b: Learn to Discern

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 24, 2018
- Devotion Presentations: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 9. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal: Study Packet, Pages 6-9
- Finish reading through the Bible’s story of creation (Genesis 1:1-2:25, pages 6-7) & answering the questions
- Next: Go to page 8
- - Read through the different verses:
- - - Acts 17:23b-31) Paul is speaking to a group of Greeks in Athens, sharing key truths about God with them
- - - Nehemiah 9:5b-6) Israel has gathered together to confess their sins, before they do—they recognize these key truths about God
- - - Psalm 24:1-2) Hear what David shares in this song!
- - - Ecclesiastes 12:1a ) A key thing to remember when we’re young!
- - - Colossians 1:15-16) Paul teaches some key truths about Jesus
- - - - This continues on page 9
- - Answer the corresponding questions on the right

A Final Reflection: Study Packet, Page 3

- Life’s origin & design…

- - Display the work of an Intelligent Designer

- “By faith we understand that the universe was created by God’s command, so that what is seen has been made from things that are not visible.” - Hebrews 11:3 HCSB

- Ultimately, while scientific research may suggest a creator…

- - The Bible recognizes that “understanding that the entire universe was formed at God's command” takes… 

- - - Faith!

The Bible’s Story of Creation: Study Packet, Pages 6-7

- With more time, groups read through Genesis 1:1-2:25 & answered the questions on the right

Reflecting on Biblical Accounts of God as our Maker: Study Packet, Pages 8-9
- Let’s do these together: Read through the different verses:
- - Acts 17:23b-31) Paul is speaking to a group of Greeks in Athens, sharing key truths about God with them
- - Nehemiah 9:5b-6) Israel has gathered together to confess their sins, before they do—they recognize these key truths about God
- - Psalm 24:1-2) Hear what David shares in this song!
- - Ecclesiastes 12:1a ) A key thing to remember when we’re young!
- - Colossians 1:15-16) Paul teaches key truths about Jesus
- - - This continues on page 9
- Answer the corresponding questions on the right

Here is our Unit 5 Process Grid:

Dec 6, Wed - Unique Humans

Next Quiz/Test: Friday is Quiz 5b: Learn to Discern

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 24, 2018
- Devotion Presentations: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule

- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 9. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology

Journal 5-5: Study Packet, Page 20

- Try to match these painters w/their paintings.
- - A) Thomas Kinkade
- - B) Picasso
- - C) Vincent Van Gogh
- - D) Leonardo Da Vinci
- Explain why you grouped them in the way you did.

The Evidence of Commonalities: 

- Some evolutionary biologists defend their views by claiming: 

- - Commonalities in looks, design, & DNA point to a common evolutionary ancestor

- On the contrary could commonalities between animals be the result of a common Creator and His artistic designs?

How the Bible Says that Life Started on Earth: Study Packet, Page 3 (Genesis 1-2)

- How are human's unique over all creation? 

- - We are made "in the image of God" & "to be like Him"
- - - This is quite a unique thing,
- - - - Nothing else in creation is like it!
- - - It references our ability to
- - - - Choose, create, rule, & ultimately to…
- - - - Have a relationship with God!
- - - - - E.g. We are not God’s ‘pets’
- - People are to reign over the animals
- - Man was put in the garden (and ultimate earth) to:
- - - Tend (care for) it &
- - - Watch over (protect) it

Dec 5, Tue - Origins Biology & The Bible

Next Quiz/Test: Friday is Quiz 5b: Learn to Discern

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 24, 2018
- Devotion Presentations: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 9. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal: None given, we got right into class work.

Two Major ‘Origins Biology’ views in Christianity: Study Packet, Page 3
- How do Christians believe life started on earth?
- Old-Earth Creation: The belief that God created the earth millions or billions of years ago
- - They take a figurative interpretation of Genesis 1-2
- - - They believe Genesis tells “Who” created, but doesn’t tell “how”
- - This is a newer view!
- - Theistic Evolution: This related belief, believes that God used evolution to create biological life
- Young-Earth Creation: The belief that God created the earth anywhere from 6,000-20,000 years ago—in a literal 6-day period.
- - They take a literal interpretation of Genesis 1-2
- - This is the traditional, historic biblical view.

How the Bible Says that Life Started on Earth: Study Packet, Page 3 (Genesis 1-2)
- God is an eternally living Being, 
- - He has always existed
- - All life came from him
- - - Therefore, life came from life
- In the beginning...
- - God created:
- - - The heavens (sky and space)
- - - The earth
- - He did this with His
- - - Power
- - - Wisdom (understanding)
- - God created these & He also…
- - - Preserves (or 'holds together') His creation
- In 6 days God created…
- - Day 1) Light
- - Day 2) The sky
- - Day 3) Dry ground & plants
- - Day 4) The sun, moon, & stars
- - Day 5) Water & air animals
- - Day 6) Land animals & humans
- Animals & plants were to produce offspring… 
- - "Of the same kind" (ruling out macroevolution)
- - There is a 'reproductive link‘ between all animals
- - - E.g. Dogs are all connected
- On the 7th day, God rested—
- - This is called the Sabbath
- - Most Christians now celebrate this on Sunday
- - - Why? It is in honor of Jesus’s resurrection day
- - - E.g. Acts 20:7 & Rev. 1:10

Dec 4, Mon - Irreducible Complexity

Next Quiz/Test: Friday is Quiz 5b: Learn to Discern

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2018

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 8. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology

Journal 5-4: Study Packet, Page 20
- Based on the movie we recently finished, answer these questions (if needed, use your worksheet pages to help):
- - 1) What are some scientific fields that look for design from an intelligent source?
- - 2) What was the point of bringing these up?
- - 3) What is Irreducible Complexity?
- - 4) What are some things that are irreducibly complex?
- - 5) What key details about DNA were highlighted in this movie?
- Girls, if you were absent yesterday, use this time to write answers to your Study Packet,pages 10-11 (seen on board)

General Notes on Intelligent Design: Study Packet, Page 2
- If you can determine something was designed, that is evidence of an intelligent source behind it.
- This idea is used in several scientific fields, including: Archaeology,Cultural Anthropology,Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), & Forensics.
- - Logically, why not also apply this to biology?
- - - Not applying this to biology is evidence of an unscientific bias!
- Many biological systems provide evidence of design
- - General Examples: Bacteria flagellum, The human eye, Single-celled organisms
- - Specific Example: DNA seems to be an information-rich system.
- - - Information-rich systems can only come from intelligent sources!
- - Irreducible Complexity: A term describing something with multiple parts that relate together in such a complicated way that if you remove or change any part, the entire thing stops working!
- - - Example: Mousetraps & Bacteria flagellum tails
- - - Irreducible complexity is found all throughout biological life!

After this, we talked through other issues regarding Irreducible Complexity.

So… why, again are we studying Biology in Bible class?

- Your worldview affects how you interpret the evidence.  Example: 

- Atheist’s think: There is no God & therefore limit scientific explanations in biology:

- - “You cannot look for design in biology because that implies there is a God, and we don’t believe there is.” 

- Christian’s think: There is a God & therefore open up scientific explanations in biology: 

- - “You should look for design in biology & use that concept to understand how everything works together.”

Dec 1, Fri - Quiz 5a

Next Quiz/Test: Today was Memory Quiz 5a: Jeremiah 10:12, 14-15 (ESV)
- Monday, December 14, is Quiz 5b: Learn to Discern (tentatively, see RenWeb)

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2018

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 8. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal: None given, students studied for & then took their quiz. Afterwards we watched too short clips for different questions about Christmas. 

Nov 30, Thu - Unlocking the Mysteries of Life Film

Next Quiz/Test: Friday is Memory Quiz 5a: Jeremiah 10:12, 14-15 (ESV)

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2018

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 8. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal:

- So far you have heard several scientific arguments for a designer being behind the universe.

- - Consider the answers to questions 13-23 for our film worksheet (pages 10-11)

- - Consider the answers to page 9’s work, “Objections and Answers to Design Theory” & “Which Came First” 

- Answer these questions: 

- - 1) Which of these arguments do you find most convincing?  Explain why. 

- - 2) Which of these arguments do you find least convincing?  Explain why. 

- - 3) What are other arguments that you have heard?

- - 4) What are questions do you still have about Design Theory? 

Today continued working through this. 

Video: Unlocking the Mysteries of Life: Study Packet, Pages 10-11
- Students took notes as we continue this video. 

Nov 29, Wed - Objections and Answers to Design Theory

Next Quiz/Test: Friday is Memory Quiz 5a: Jeremiah 10:12, 14-15 (ESV)

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2018

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 8. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal:
- Go to page 9 of your Study Packet
- - Do these two sections, following their instructions
- - - “Objections and Answers to Design Theory”
- - - - Try to correctly match the objections (left) to a possible Design Theory answer (right)
- - - - Circle/highlight the key words in each box that show why you think they match
- - - “Which Came First?”
- All done?
- - Catch up with any notes from the Process Grid (pg 2)
- - Make sure page 5 is complete
- - Study for Friday’s quiz (page 4)
We talked through this & then continued on our video

Video: Unlocking the Mysteries of Life: Study Packet, Pages 10-11

- Students took notes as we continue this video. 

Nov 28, Tue - Unlocking the Mysteries of Life Film

Next Quiz/Test: Friday is Memory Quiz 5a: Jeremiah 10:12, 14-15 (ESV)

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2018

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 8. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology

Journal 5-2:
- 1) Which of these 4 pictures show evidence of design?
- - Pictures included Mt. Rushmore, cliff, writing on the sand, ripples on the sand.
- 2) Explain how you know this.
- 3) If you found a watch on the ground while hiking, why would you not assume it was the product of evolution over millions of years?

General Notes on Intelligent Design: Study Packet, Page 2

- The theology view that goes with this is: Christianity
- Recognizes that scientists…
- - Have never made life from non-living things
- - Are sometimes wrong in their theories!
- - Should consider every possible cause to explain something…
- - - Never ruling out possibilities (e.g. intelligent design) due to their theological or philosophical views

The Progression of “Evolution”: Or, “change” that led to developing life
- Cosmic Evolution: Original nothingness becoming something with our laws of science (by the Big Bang making hydrogen)
- Chemical Evolution: The higher elements are formed
- Planetary Evolution: The stars & planets are formed from the movement of these elements through space.
- Organic Evolution: This is where biological evolution begins; life begins from non-living things
- Macroevolution: Different forms of life begin to occur when genetic mutations and natural selection are at work with plants and animals
- Microevolution: Different forms of each category of living thing is formed
- - This last one is the observable & prove-able type!

The Pantheist View: Study Packet, Page 2
- There is much diversity in this view and we aren’t really focusing on it for this unit. Here are a few notes for you:
- Most historical pantheists believed…
- - The universe is infinite
- - It had its origins in some sort of early chaos
- - From which, in an unknown way, everything came.
- Some modern ones have also followed Darwinism 

General Notes on Intelligent Design: Study Packet, Page 2
- The theology view that goes with this is: Christianity
- - Recognizes that scientists…
- - Have never made life from non-living things
- - Are sometimes wrong in their theories!
- - Should consider every possible cause to explain something…
- - - Never ruling out possibilities (e.g. intelligent design) due to their theological or philosophical views

Video: Unlocking the Mysteries of Life: Study Packet, Pages 10-11

- Answer each question as we watch this movie

- The answers appear in order. 

- - If you miss one, don’t stress out—

- - Just go to the next question

Nov 27, Mon - Quiz 5a Preparation

Next Quiz/Test: Friday is Memory Quiz 5a: Jeremiah 10:12, 14-15 (ESV)

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2018

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.
- Devotion 2: Due Jan. 8. Take lessons learned from Devotion 1 as you write this. Re-read the instructions (this lists your Devotion 2 Book Choices). Start this early to make it good!

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal: Study Packet, Page 5
- Work on “Studying Jeremiah 10:11-16” (page 5)
- - Follow the instructions on top to read the verses & answer the questions below.
- Done early? Work on…
- - Page 4, Study for Friday’s quiz
- - Pages 6-7, “Studying the Bible’s Story of Creation”
- - Page 8-9a, “A Reflection on Biblical Accounts of God as our Maker”
- - Page 13, Answer these questions based on your Student Workbook
- - Page 14, Answer these questions based on the Creation & Evolution poster in the back of the room
- - Page 15, Review the notes on these Great Christian Scientists

Quiz 5a Preparation:
- Your Verses: Jeremiah 10:12, 14-15
- - Idols: An object meant to represent a god
- - Delusion: An insulting, foolish, & incorrect copy of something
- - Perish: To be destroyed
- Your Questions: Based upon class discussion & your personal reflection of these verses, use complete sentences & your own words to specifically answer:
- - 1) What qualities did God use when he made the world?  Explain what it meant for Him to use these. 
- Power:
- - This emphasizes that God has the strength & ability to actually make the word
- - God was able to create the entire universe with all of its matter and energy/power
- Wisdom & Understanding: (I consider these to be the same for the purpose of this question)
- - God knew how to best use His creative skills
- - God ‘cleverly discerned’ the best choices to make in putting the world & universe together.
- - 2) Explain why these verses say such tough things about us when we try to make substitutions for the real God. 
- The verses say that people who worship idols are “stupid and without knowledge” (v14)
- - This means that they lack good sense, wisdom, understanding, & discernment (especially in spiritual things)
- Why do you think it says this? Here are some biblical ideas that answer this question...
- - Our ‘substitutions for God’ are not real!
- - - In the end they will be destroyed.
- - - They have no real life or power in them!
- - - Trusting in these things is foolish…they can’t actually help us!
- - If God actually is the all-powerful Creator of all!  
- - - He has revealed Himself & He offers us a relationship
- - - He promises to be with us & help us through life
- - - He actually has the power to make a difference now and in our life to come!
- - - See v16 for the emphasis on how God offers us a relationship.

Nov 16, Thu - General Biology Notes

Next Quiz/Test: There is no quiz or test this week--Happy Thanksgiving!

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology

Journal: Study Packet, Pages 6-8

- Finish pages 6-7 

- Then work on page 8-9.1

Key Reminders: We went over some key reminders from above & then did the notes below. 

General Notes on Biology: Study Packet, Page 2

- Biogenesis: The observation that life can only come from pre-existing life 

- Microevolution: The observation that small genetic changes occur for animals within a species 

- - Scientists can reproduce this through experimentation  

- Natural Selection: The observation that small genetic changes of an organism can give it an advantage to survive

Nov 17, Fri - Expressing Thankfulness

Next Quiz/Test: There is no quiz or test this week--Happy Thanksgiving!

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal: None given, we did devotions and then got into the project below.

Expressing Thankfulness: Using the paper on your table, write 3+ “Thank You!” notes:
- Who you write to:
- - 2 should be for teachers (or other workers) at this school.
- - 1 of them should be for someone in your family
- What you include:
- - Be specific about what you are thankful for about that person (who they are, what they do, etc…)
- - Put name at the top (e.g. “Dear/To/etc. Mrs. Arionus”)
- - Put your name at the bottom (e.g. “Sincerely/Gratefully/From/etc., Matteo Lastname”)
- - Are you artsy?  Add a fun & related picture to it!
- What to do when you’re done
- - Put the letters for teachers/workers on the metal tin below
- - Mr. Ellis will drop it off in their mail box today.
- - - Deliver the letters you wrote for home this week!
- - Do you have more time? Write some more! :-)

Nov 15, Wed - The Uncertainty of Certain Science

Next Quiz/Test: There is no quiz or test this week--Happy Thanksgiving!

Handouts: Devotion Outline Form: Rough Draft (green)

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal: Open your Study Packet to page 12
- Read…
- - The instruction line
- - The introduction paragraph
- - The nine numbered paragraphs
- - - Put 8-O next to the one you find most surprising
- - - Put :-| next to the one you find most weird
- Then answer questions 1-4.

Can Science be Wrong? We discussed the journal with these questions
- Throughout history… how often do you think humanity has believed untrue scientific claims? Do we now?
- Why do you think people are so willing to trust what scientists say as fact?
- - Is there any way to test it ourselves?
- Are you willing to accept that some scientific theories that everyone today believes could actually be wrong?

Assumptions & Presuppositions: When Studying the Origin of Life

- Science is the study of the world through observation, experiments, & hypothesis.

- Many scientific assumptions about the ancient world are made: 

- - Assumption: Something you think is true without really testing/knowing it

- - - Why are assumptions made for ‘origins biology’? 

- - - - We were not there to observe or experiment! 

- - - What is the ‘danger’ in assuming things?

- - - - We could be wrong & there is no way to test it, except by testing it to other assumptions that could also be wrong!

- Many ideological presuppositions are made: p2,6,7

- - Presupposition: An idea you assume to be true before you even look at the evidence to make a decision. 

- - - Why are presuppositions made? 

- - - - Usually these are unconsciously made based  upon your worldview.

- - - What is the ‘danger’ in presupposing things?

- - - - You will often misinterpret the evidence to match your pre-ideas.

Nov 14, Tue - Introducing Unit 5: Biology

Next Quiz/Test: There is not quiz or test this week--Happy Thanksgiving!

Handouts: Unit 5 Study Packet (white)

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal 5-1: Study Packet, Page 19
- Pick up your “Unit 5 Study Packet”
- - Write your name on the top, in the white area
- Read the questions below & then number & write your answers to them on page 19 for “Journal 5-1”
- - 1) Where do you think that the life on earth came from?
- - 2) Why do you believe this?
- - 3) Explain one or more other views that you know people have on how life on earth began.
- - 4) Do you think that how we answer this question really effects how we live our daily life?  Explain.

An Introduction to Origins Biology: Study Packet, Page 2

- Biology: The study of living things & their origins

- - Origin: The beginning (or start) of something

- - Our Focus: What is the origin of life? 

- Two Key Views on the Origin of Life: 

- - Darwinism: The theory that life evolved to its current complexity through natural selection & microevolution

- - - Life: This includes both animals and plants

- - - Evolves: To gradually develop 

- - Design Theory: The theory an intelligent cause is the best explanation of life (animals & plants)

Genesis 1 & 2: After this students had time to work on Study Packet, Pages 6 & 7.

Nov 13, Mon - Book Report Sharing

Next Quiz/Test: There is not quiz or test this week--Happy Thanksgiving!

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due TODAY (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 5 - Biology
Journal:
- Prepare to Share!
- - Take out your letter/project, set it in front of you
- - Take out a pen to sign your name with
- Sharing Instructions—
- - Share your project with at least 3 other students
- - Read or inspect other projects: Write 1 sentence of something kind & respectful about their project
- - - For letters: Sign the bottom of the front page (side, or top = okay)
- - - For Art: Sign wherever they say/show
- - When your project has 3 or more signatures, turn it in to the front of the room beneath these words

This, and devotion presentations, was the focus of today's class. 

Nov 9, Thu - Unit 4 Test

Next Quiz/Test: Today was your Unit 4 Test
- See RenWeb for your next quiz

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal: None given, students studied for & then took their test.

Nov 8, Wed - Unit 4 Review

Next Quiz/Test: Thursday is your Unit 4 Test

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal: We had the binder check & then got right into our review game.

Unit 4 Review: We had different difficulties of answers.
Simple:
1. How do ethics and freedom relate? Give an example. 
Good ethics lead us to freedom (E.g. they free us from bondage/slavery to sinful habits, addictions, prison sentences, etc…)
2. In Jeremiah 17:9, God describes our heart—what does He say that they are? 
Deceitful (full of lies) & wicked (desperately sick with evil)
3. Knowing that God loves us, His commandments are good for us and will… 
Protect us from harm
4. To God & therefore, in Christian ethics, being good is more important than this. 
Doing good
5. What are the two major Christian cover principles? 
Love God & Love others
6. What does ethics study? 
Why & how we make moral choices
7. Which theology groups base their ethics on personal or group preferences? 
Atheism & Pantheism
8. What must every decision & action from genuine Christian ethics be an expression of? 
God's love

Average:
1. According to this unit, for what ‘areas’ did God make laws? 
For the natural & moral worlds
2. How did Jesus demonstrate that our inner attitude (heart) is where morals begin? 
(Hatred = Murder) or (Lust = Adultery)
3. How is it possible for us to learn the ethical choice in any situation from the Bible? 
1) The Bible teaches enough primary values &basic rules that can be applied to any situation.
2) You can use the cover principles (e.g. Love God, Love others) & apply them to any situation.
4. What are the three reasons that ethics are important to Christians? 
They are good for us, they are good for others (our neighbor), & they please God+
5. What does a Christian study to learn ethical laws? 
God's character/nature
6. What ethical view & corresponding philosophical view do Christians hold? 
Moral absolute & absolute truths
7. What ethical view & corresponding philosophical view do atheists & pantheists usually believe? 
Moral relativity & relative truths
8. The belief that truth is complete, total, unlimited, & free from any imperfection—what do you call this philosophical view? 
Absolute Truths
9. If someone is living in a biblically ethical way, what two things should we treat others with that come along with love?
Righteousness & Justice
10. The belief that truth is dependent on another thing (e.g. different people, the situation, the culture, etc…)—what do you call this philosophical view? 
Relative Truth
11. According to Romans 2:14-16, where did God write His law? 
On our hearts/conscience
12. Through things like the 10 Commandments, we can see that God is concerned about our outward actions, but what other key thing is He concerned about? 
Our inward attitudes (outward actions = doing good & inward attitudes = being good)

Dangerous:
1. What are the 10 Commandments?  List them in order. 
See Exodus 20 for the answer (this is an extra question, it doesn’t appear on your test)
2. What are the problems with moral relativism? Give an example that demonstrates one of these things. 
- 1) Our thoughts & feelings often change & are wrong
- 2) Everyone can come to a different idea, but ultimate ethics for a group will be decided by whoever is most powerful
3. Explain the difference between a “Situational Rule” and “Situational Ethics.” Give an example of a situational rule that is not a Biblical rule.
- Situation Ethics: That is another way of talking about Moral Relativism (the idea that morals/ethics can change based on the situation.
- Situational Rule: A very detailed instruction on how to live out a cover principle in a specific situation (E.g. “When taking a test, your bag must be fully closed.”)
4. What is an Area Principle? Give a unique example that is not related to a Biblical rule. 
Ethical statements with a narrower focus, making cover principles more practical & applicable. (Biblical example: “Do not steal”)
5. According to this unit, why is it important to build moral character & attitudes?
So that you can actually be morally/ethically good
6. What is a Cover Principle? Give a unique example that is not related to a Biblical rule.
Ethical statements with a broad & general focus, applying to all situations. (Biblical example: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you)
7. If you believe in Moral Absolutes, what do you believe about moral standards? 
They are real in all situations, for all people, & at all times.
8. Describe the view of Moral Relativism. Give an example that demonstrates it. 
This is the belief that moral rules can change depending upon the society, individual, or situation.

Here is your Unit 4 Process Grid:

Nov 7, Tue - Quiz 4b

Next Quiz/Test: Monday is Quiz 4b: Learn to Discern

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal: None given, students studied for & then took their quiz.

Afterwards students finished all study packet pages

Nov 6, Mon - Studying the 10 Commandments

Next Quiz/Test: See RenWeb for your next quiz date.
- Friday is your Unit 4 Test

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal: Finish Study Packet pages 7-11

Knowing & Living the 10 Commandments: 

- We had a discussion based on questions found on page 7-8

Christian Understanding of Ethics: Study Packet, Page 1 & 3

How do we know the ethical choice for any possible situation? (Short Answer 3)

- Look at the Bible’s Cover Principles, Area Principles, & Related stories as examples

- - Example? 

- With this, the Bible gives us enough: Specific values, Guidelines, Commands, Laws, & Case-studies that we can know the right decision for any possible situation

- - Example?

Christian Understanding of Ethics: Study Packet, Page 3

Other Bible verses related to ethics: 

- Matthew 5:21-22, 27-28 (NIV), “21 You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister, will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell… 27 You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” 

- - Jesus demonstrates that…

- - - Hatred is equal to murder and that 

- - - Lust is equal to adultery 

- - - Because the inner attitude is the same (the foundation for ‘doing good’ is…)

- Jeremiah 17:9-10, “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.”” (NIV)

- - We don't ultimately trust ‘our heart’ for ethics because sin has made our hearts a desperately sick & deceitful thing—

- - - Therefore, we trust what God says! 

- Romans 2:14-16, “14 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.) 16 This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.” (NIV)

- - God wrote His law on the hearts & conscience of every human!

Here is your unit's Process Grid:

Nov 3, Fri - Biblical Love

Next Quiz/Test: See RenWeb for your next quiz date.

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal:
- - Finish page 6 of your Study Packet: “Biblical Love”
- - Next: Work on Study Packet pages 6-9 & 11
- - All done? Work on your Book Report (e.g. read your book)

Biblical Love: We had a discussion based on the verses & questions found on page 6

Nov 2, Thu - Christian Ethics

Next Quiz/Test: See RenWeb for your next quiz date.

Handouts: Devotion 1 Presentation Schedule

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal 4-6: Study packet, Page 16
- Why is it important to have good ethics? How do you think a Christian could answer this question?
- Provide as many details as you can, use at least 5 sentences

Christian Worldview Connections & Responses: Study Packet, Page 3
- God has made laws for both the physical & moral worlds

Christian Understanding of Ethics: Study Packet, Page 3

Where do ethics come from? 

- “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” - Matthew 5:48 (NIV)

- “As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”” - 1 Peter 1:14–16 (NIV)

- We discover ethical laws by learning about God’s character

- - Ethical laws reflect God’s character

- Example: 

- - Since God is eternal & immutable, ethical standards are also absolute (they are unchanging for all time)

- - What are some other examples? 

- - - God’s view on life?

- - - God’s view on justice?

What Unites Christian Ethics: Study Packet, Page 3
What is the uniting idea behind all Christian ethics?
- Every decision or action of true Christian ethics will come from the love of God
- - Jesus explained the two Christian “Cover Principles" that show this:
- - - Love God with your all (heart, mind, soul, strength)
- - - - See Deut. 6:5, Mt. 22:36-40, Mk. 12:30-31, & Lk. 10:27
- - - Love your neighbor as yourself
- - - - Also see Leviticus 19:18, Romans 13:10, & James 2:8
- - If we do this, we will always demonstrate righteousness & justice to others.

Christian Understanding of Ethics: Study Packet, Page 3

What is the foundation of ‘Doing Good?’

- ’Many think about ethics as ‘doing good’—but… 

- - But before we can really ‘do good,’ we must.. what? 

- - - ‘Be good’! Why? 

- To be morally good (ethical)—

- - We must build moral character & attitudes.  

- Therefore, ‘Being good’ is MUCH more important ‘doing good’! 

Christian Understanding of Ethics: Study Packet, Page 1 & 3

Why is it important to have good ethics?  3 Key Reasons:
- 1) They are good for you
- - God loves us & knows what is good & best for us
- - - Therefore, ethical laws will protect us from harm
- - Ethics guide us to the healthiest freedom for…
- - - Ourselves & others (Examples?)
- - They free individuals & communities away from…
- - - Bondage (Examples?)
- - - Sinful habits, fear, & much else!
- 2) They are good for others (your ‘neighbor’)
- - E.g. freedom, safety, security, etc…
- 3) They please God
- As a Short Answer 1, write an example that demonstrates each

Nov 1, Wed - Your Truth, My Truth, Whose Truth? (Day 2)

Next Quiz/Test: See RenWeb for your next quiz date.

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal 4-5: Study Packet, Page 13
- "We need not only [ethical] principles and rules to guide us, but also the capacity [ability/power] and inclination [desire], the personal attributes [character] and skills to understand and carry out said directives [rules]." (David W. Gill , Ph.D.)
- - What do you think this quote is trying to say?  In 4+ sentences, write down what you understand this to be saying.  Give an example to help.
- All done?
- - Work on your Book Report (e.g. read your book)
- - Work on Study Packet pages 6-9 & 11

Video: Your Truth, My Truth, Whose Truth?
- We finished this video & then discussed question 29 & the quote from the journal in more detail.

Oct 31, Tue - Your Truth, My Truth, Whose Truth?

Next Quiz/Test: See RenWeb for your next quiz date.

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal 4-4: Study packet, Page 16
- Tolerance: What do you think…
- - 1) What do you think it means to ‘tolerate’ something?
- - 2) Do you have to agree with something in order to tolerate it? Or, put another way—can you disagree with something and still tolerate it?  Explain.
- - 3) When should we not tolerate something? Explain.
- - 4) Does God want us to tolerate people who disagree with us?
- - 5) Does God want us to tolerate sinful/evil things?

Video: Your Truth, My Truth, Whose Truth?
- Turn to page 10 of your Study Packet.
- Take notes on this, answering the questions
- If you miss a questions, don’t worry, just listen for the next one

Oct 30, Mon - Moral Absolutism

Next Quiz/Test: Monday is Quiz 4a: Matthew 22:36-40

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal 4-3: Study Packet, Page 15
- 1) In 3+ sentences, answer these: 
- - What is the point of having a ‘standard’ for weights and measurements? (e.g. the length of a foot, the amount of a gallon, etc…)
- - What might happen if we had no standard for these things?
- 2) Read the following & then answer the questions below: 
- - “The Office of Weights and Measures promotes uniformity in U.S. weights and measures laws, regulations, and standards to achieve equity between buyers and sellers in the marketplace. This enhances consumer confidence, enables U.S. businesses to compete fairly at home and abroad, and strengthens the U.S. economy.”
- - What are the many reasons that this government organization says they have uniformed weights and measures for?
- 3) How would not having a standard of weights and measures affect…
- - Cooking meals?
- - Building buildings?
- - Buying clothing & shoes?
- 4) So, in general, what is the benefit of having an absolute standard?

Where Moral Relativism Leads: Student Workbook, Page 82-83 & Study packet, Pages 1-3
- We finished this work from yesterday. See yesterday's notes.

Moral Absolutism: Study Packet, Page 2
- Defined: The belief that ethical rules exist that are true:
- - for all people,
- - at all times, &
- - in all situations
- The theology view that goes w/this ethical view is:
- - It is the foundation of Christian worldview on ethics
- The philosophical view that goes w/this ethical view:
- - Absolute Truth:
- - - The belief that truth is complete, total, unlimited, & free from imperfections.
- - Truth is always true, no matter what.
- So, what is the benefit of having an absolute standard of right & wrong? (think about what we learned in the journal)

What is Halloween?
- Some Key Terms:
- - Hallow: An old English word for a "Saint," which is a biblical nick-name for a Christian (a holy one)
- - Eve = The day before
- - - Like “New Year’s Eve” or “Christmas Eve”
- November 1st: This was recognized as All Saints ("Hallowed") Day
- - Past: A day Christians celebrated the lives of past Christians
- - Present: Most have forgotten this meaning
- - - But some still celebrate this
- October 31: This was "All Saints Day Eve" also called, "All Hallows Eve"
- - “Hallows Eve” became “Halloween“
- - Many non-Christian worldview ideas (especially from ancient European religions) are now celebrated on this day
- - - These religions had a different holiday on October 31
- - - The American traditions you see mostly come from these.

Happy Reformation Day (Reformationstag)! On this day in Christian History…
- In 1517, on October 31, Martin Luther (a German monk)
- - Having just newly read & understood what the Bible said…
- - Posted a list of 95 things the Christians did that were against God’s Word
- - This led to…
- The Protestant Reformation: A correction of the Christian churches to follow God’s Word & not man’s tradition for knowing God, daily life, & getting to heaven.
- The Reformation was largely moved by 4 new understandings, known as the ‘4 Solas’ (Sola = Latin for 'alone' or 'only')
- - Salvation by grace alone!
- - Salvation is through faith alone!
- - The ultimate authority in our life (for the knowledge of God & what He expects from us) is by Scripture alone!

- - All that we do is to be done to the glory of God alone!

Oct 25, Wed - Quiz 4a

Next Quiz/Test: Today was Quiz 4a: Matthew 22:36-40
- See RenWeb for your next quiz date.

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal: None given, students studied for & then took their quiz.

When students finished the quiz, they were directed to work on Study Packet, page 6.

Oct 24, Tue - Moral Relativism

Next Quiz/Test: Monday is Quiz 4a: Matthew 22:36-40 (ESV)

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal 4-2: Study Packet (page 12) & Student Workbook (page 82)
- Pick up your Student Workbook pages from the front
- - Read the article section entitled, “Who’s to Say What’s Right?” (page 82)
- On page 12 of your Study Packet, answer these:
- - 1) List the first 3-word phrase that is defined
- - - In your own words, define it & then give an example of it
- - 2) List the second 3-word phrase that is defined
- - - In your own words, define it & then give an example of it
- - 3) In 3+ sentences, explain why it can be dangerous to decide your ethics/morals in either of these two ways.

Reviewing Yesterday's Notes: We paused here & reviewed things from yesterday, using this picture as a resource.

Moral Relativism: Study Packet, Page 2
- Defined: The belief that ethical standards change according to the situation, individual preferences, and/or society.
- - Also called: Situational Ethics
- - This belief causes our ethical decisions to ultimately be based on what we, personally, feel is right.
- The theology view that goes w/this ethical view is:
- - The foundation of Pantheist & Atheist worldview on ethics
- The philosophical view that goes w/this ethical view:
- - Relative Truth: The belief that truth is dependent on another thing
- - Truth isn't always true,
- - Truth can change based upon such things as the situation, society, or individual

Where Moral Relativism Leads: Student Workbook, Page 82-83 & Study packet, Pages 1-3
- ¶1: What groups usually believe in some form of M.R.?
- ¶2: The human heart is… what?!?
- - Study Packet, Page 3: Bottom Right
- - - Jer. 17:9) We don't ultimately trust 'our heart' for ethics because sin has made our hearts a desperately sick & deceitful thing—Therefore, we trust what God says! days
-¶2: If, outside of humanity, there is no standard for right and wrong—then what is every ethical decision based on?
- - Study Packet: Page 2 & Short Answer 2 (pg 1): Two Problems w/this belief: Moral Relativism
- - - 1) Our feelings are unstable & lack perspective
- - - - How are feelings unstable?
- - - - How do feelings lack perspective?
- ¶3: Morals boil down to… what? How can we settle differences?
- - - 2) Using feelings as our moral guide will lead to confusion or a 'might makes right' perspective.
- - - - How could it lead to confusion?
- - - - What is the ‘Might makes Right’ view?
- ¶4: A God would provide a definitive authority for deciding right/wrong.

Oct 23, Mon - Introduction to Ethics

Next Quiz/Test: Monday is Quiz 4a: Matthew 22:36-40 (ESV)

Handouts: Student Manual, Pages 79-98

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal 4-1: Study Packet, page 15
- Answer these questions in 4-5 sentences, total
- - 1) How do you, personally, decide if something is good or bad (right or wrong) behavior?
- - 2) Describe three other ways that you think other people try to decide what good or bad (right or wrong) behavior is.

Ethics: Study Packet, Page 2

- Definition: The study of why & how we make moral choices

- Our Focus: How should we behave? 

Three Types of Ethical Statements: Study Packet, Page 2

- Cover Principles: Ethical statements with a broad & general focus

- - These apply to all situations. 

- - Examples: 

- - - Do what results in the greatest good for the greatest number

- - - Whatever you do should show love to God

- - These help unify your ethics in a way that makes sense

- Area Principles: Ethical statements with a narrower focus

- - These make the cover principle more practical & applicable

- - Examples: Do not steal. Do not murder. 

- Situation Rules: Very detailed instructions on how to live out a cover principle in a specific situation. 

- - Examples? 

- Think of the dress code at school

- - What is our 'Cover Principle'? 

- - - Probably something like, "Whatever we do will honor God" 

- - What might our Area Principle for the Dress Code be? 

- - - Probably something like, "Whatever we wear will honor God and be modest"

- - What might a situational rule be? 

- - - Skirts must be wtihin 4 inches of knees

Oct 20, Fri - Unit 3 Test

Next Quiz/Test: Today was your Unit 3 Test
- Next Monday is Quiz 4a: Matthew 22:36-40 (ESV)

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 3 - Philosophy
Journal: We had none.  Students studied for and then took their Unit 3 test.

Oct 19, Thu - Quiz 4a Preparation

Next Quiz/Test: Friday is your Unit 3 Test
- Monday, Oct 30, is Quiz 4a: Matthew 22:36-40 (ESV)

Handouts: Unit 4 Study Packet

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 25, 2016
- Devotion 1 Presentations: Reference your Devotion Presentation Schedule for your day.
- Book Report Project: Due November 16

Instructional Time: Unit 4 - Ethics
Journal: Study Packet, page 5
- Read the two translations of Matthew 22:36-40 (at top) very carefully
- Then, carefully work through the questions below
- - Write complete & thoughtful answers for each
- - If you don’t know ‘for sure,’ simply give your best guess!
- - Make sure to actually look up and read the other verses:
- Matthew 22:36-40 (HCSB), “Teacher, which command in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “Love the Lord your God w/all your heart, w/all your soul, and w/all your mind. This is the greatest and most important command. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands.”
- - 1) Why do you think this person wanted to know the greatest commandment?
- - 2) If you were to summarize this commandment in one word, what would it be? Why did you choose that word?
- - 3) What are we to love God with? List the words given in the verse & then summarize the big idea that you think this is teaching.
- - 4) Mark records a time that Jesus quoted this Greatest Commandment in Mark 12:30. Which word was added in & why do you think he added this?
- - 5) Read 1 John 4:20. Then answer this question: How is the 2nd greatest commandment like the 1st?
- - 6) How do you think that "All of the Law & Prophets depend on these two commands?" (NOTE: "Law & the Prophets" refers to all of the rules & laws in the Old Testament)
- - "Love" involves your feelings and passions, but it is so much more! It is also an attitude.  Furthermore, love is a 'verb,' which means it is a word that requires action.
- - 7) Read John 14:23.  What will a man do if he really loves God?
- - 8) What will Jesus & God the Father do if we love Him?

Quiz Preparation: Study Packet, page 4
- Your Verses: Matthew 22:36-40
- - Commandment: An order, or rule
- - Law: A reference to the first five Old Testament books
- - Love: See Short Answer #1
- - Heart, Soul, Mind: Words used to say 'all of who you are‘ (Mark 12:30 adds ‘strength’)
- - Prophets: A reference to the Old Testament Prophet books
- Your Questions: Based upon class discussion & your personal reflection of these verses, use complete sentences & your own words to specifically answer:
- - 1) Describe the key verb in this verse that reveals the foundation of a Christian's ethics. 
- - - The idea of 'Love' is very rich! Love is...
- - - - A loyal commitment, it is 'covenantal' (part of what defines a faithful relationship)
- - - - Actions of kindness & compassion
- - - - Sacrificial (choosing to do what is good for who is loved, even if it seriously hurts)
- - - - Feelings of compassion, warm regard
- - 2) Concerning this word: From where does it come & to whom does it go? 
- - - The ability to love and the ultimate example of love ultimately comes from God (1 John 4:10, 19)
- - - When we express love, it must come from all of who we are (our heart, soul, mind, and strength)
- - - It first and most importantly goes to God; then it naturally goes to "our neighbors" (all others around us).

Oct 18, Wed - Unit 3 Review

Next Quiz/Test: Monday is your Unit 3 Test

Handouts: None given

Reminders:
- Service Project: The 10 hours, 2 forms, and 1 essay are due on Apr 23, 2017

- Book Report: Due Monday, Nov. 14 (report on TurnItIn.com; Art Project @ start of class)

- Devotion 1 Presentation: Be ready to present on your day! See class schedule.

Instructional Time: Unit 3 - Philosophy
Journal: We jumped right into the review game below.

Unit 3 Review Game:
1. This is the physical thing where key chemicals & electrical processes of our body take place.
Brain
2. What were one of the two problems with the Elephant story?
It was self-defeating & it allowed for contradictions to exist
3. A Christian would say that this is like our 'soul,' it is the non-physical, spiritual element that ultimately contains our ideas & feelings
The mind
4. What are the three possible ways that a Christian could respond to a non-Christian culture?
They could be offended, delighted, or distressed
5. What is it called when God supernaturally changes the course of history or science?
A miracle.
6. What three things can be called "Truth" when they correctly reflect the world?
Thoughts, beliefs, or statements.
7. What did C.S. Lewis claim the relationship between Christianity & science was?
Christianity helped found/start modern science.
8. Reality consists of what two ‘worlds’?
The physical & spiritual worlds
9. What miracle distinguishes (to make something unique) Christianity from all other religions? 
The resurrection of Jesus Christ
10. There are many stories about miracles, how should a Christian respond to any of them?
Carefully consider it, not believe all, but not discount all
11. What studies the world through experiments, hypothesis, & observation?
Science
12. List 3 broad categories for how we can know things,
Trustworthy authority, Personal Experiences, Reason/logic/thinking-deeply, Revelation from God, Scientific Experimentation & Investigation, Intuition
13. What do you call something that someone believes or thinks?
An Opinion
14. For Christianity, simply believing something strongly & feeling peace about it is NOT a good way to determine if something is… what?
True/right/correct
15. What studies how we know what we know?
Epistemology
16. What believes that the only reliable way to get knowledge is by science?
Empiricism
17. In 1 Peter 1:13, Christians are told to prepare their …what… for …what…?
Minds for Action
18. In Isaiah 1:18, what does God invite us to do with Him?
Reason
19. What studies the nature of reality?
Metaphysics
20. What do you call something that has an ultimate meaning that destroys its own idea?
A Self-Defeating Statement
21. What are two reasons we talked about for why Christians can and should engage in science? 
- God gave us the job of ruling the world, we should know what we rule
- God calls on us to make our world a better place, science can help with this
- The Bible shares that creation points to God, by studying creation we can better understand both what God does & who God is!
22. This word defines what actually exists or happens, the 'real situation.'
Reality
23. What studies the nature of reality, knowledge, & truth?
Philosophy
24. List two things we talked about that do not make something true.
Our own belief in, feelings about, or opinions of it
25. What studies how to provide a reasoned defense for the Christian faith?
Apologetics
26. The Bible says that we can use this, along with the Bible, to defend what we belief.
Reason & logic