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.