A Brief History of University Late in the 12th Century, a phenomenon unique to Europe appeared, the university. University is actually a combination of two words, unity and diversity. Originally, universities were schools that owned no real estate, but were instead an association of teachers or students. Although not always theologically or scholarly accurate, what … Continue reading Jesus Christ, the Common Core of all DIVE courses
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How to start a homeschool science co-op
Here's a video I made about a typical day at my homeschool co-op science classes. I hope this video will encourage others to start a homeschool co-op in their town. I hope too that it will help skeptics see that Christians are not "anti-science". And we aren't against having fun while we do science either! … Continue reading How to start a homeschool science co-op
Spotted Dolphin
The Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) is one of about 40 species currently classified in the family Delphinidae. Reaching lengths of 8 feet, spotted dolphins are usually smaller than Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, and tend to travel in bigger groups, or pods, of 20 or more. Like most dolphins, spotted dolphins are very family-oriented, which brings … Continue reading Spotted Dolphin
Adaptation
Life does not evolve, it adapts. Watch my YouTube video, Adaptation, and learn more about what 21st Century science is revealing regarding epigenetics, and what God's word and works have always revealed. The only reason evolutionism exists is because some people think God is a liar. I say let God be true, and every man … Continue reading Adaptation
Essay 3: Lake Creek Years
Making a plan God has allowed me to be a teacher, so I knew that when I returned to Alaska again I would want to share the experience with students. In the fall of 2001, I started hatching a plan to conduct an Alaska Science Adventure Camp. My first idea was to rent a van … Continue reading Essay 3: Lake Creek Years
Tiktaalik, a transitional fossil or just a fish?
This video presents some of the speculation and artwork that goes into describing fossils. Conclusions drawn about fossil finds are always subject to the interpreter's bias. This video shows how a simple experiment can turn a round-headed fish into something resembling the flat-headed and supposed (by some) part-fish, part-amphibian known as Tiktaalik roseae. There is evidence … Continue reading Tiktaalik, a transitional fossil or just a fish?
Novarupta and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes
In July I visited Katmai National Park and hiked through The Valley of 10,000 Smokes. If you want to go somewhere that is vastly different than pretty much anywhere else on earth, then this is the place to be! Here is a YouTube video I made about the trip, that includes a discussion of a … Continue reading Novarupta and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes
Studying His Word and His Works 