Sunday, March 09, 2008
Parental Instruction
Wired magazine's Geek Dad blog has a good point about the need for parents to insure that their children are being taught early about evolution, along with links to resources to help them do the job themselves, since there is a good chance the public schools won't be, despite official standards to the contrary.Colin Purrington of Swathmore College is quoted to the effect that there is:
... a very large literature about when, exactly, children start to develop theories about the origin of life and the origin of adaptations. This literature shows that kids are "primed" to learn evolution even before first grade.At his website, Purrington says:
Waiting until middle school or high school to teach evolution is, as polls show, "not so effective." ... And if you are thinking, "Oh, how so innocently naive," I'll just mention that I started teaching my children about the origin of life, descent with modification, and natural selection when they were 4 years old. Now they are 6 and 8, and understand it well enough to try to explain it to their peers.As to leaving it to the schools, Geek Dad cites to the studies reported in the New York Times showing that about one-third of American biology teachers support the teaching of creationism or Intelligent Design. Add to that the number of teachers who either don't teach about evolution at all or water it down in significant ways because of the pressure they feel from parents and school administrators, and the odds of getting good instruction in evolutionary theory in the public schools are obviously not good.
Under those circumstances, as Purrington notes, every parent is, by necessity, a homeschooler when it comes to evolution.
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Waiting until middle school or high school to teach evolution is, as polls show, "not so effective." ... And if you are thinking, "Oh, how so innocently naive," I'll just mention that I started teaching my children about the origin of life, descent with modification, and natural selection when they were 4 years old. Now they are 6 and 8, and understand it well enough to try to explain it to their peers.
Without contradiction, a parent will instill his/her own belief system to the innocents in their charge. If a man hates God, he will teach his children to hate God. If a man loves the Lord and keeps His commandments, his offspring will love the Lord and keep His commandments.
THERE IS A NEW DISCIPLINE:
The Quest for Right, a series of 7 textbooks created for the public schools, represents the ultimate marriage between an in-depth knowledge of biblical phenomena and natural and physical sciences. The several volumes have accomplished that which, heretofore, was deemed impossible: to level the playing field between those who desire a return to physical science in the classroom and those who embrace the theory of evolution. The Quest for Right turns the tide by providing an authoritative and enlightening scientific explanation of natural phenomena which will ultimately dethrone the unprofitable Darwinian view.
The backbone of Darwinism is not biological evolution per se, but electronic interpretation, the tenet that all physical, chemical, and biological processes result from a change in the electron structure of the atom which, in turn, may be deciphered through the orderly application of mathematics, as outlined in quantum mechanics. A few of the supporting theories are: degrading stars, neutron stars, black holes, extraterrestrial water, antimatter, the absolute dating systems, and the big bang, the explosion of a singularity infinitely smaller than the dot of an “i” from which space, time, and the massive stellar bodies supposedly sprang into being.
The philosophy rejects any divine intervention. Therefore, let the philosophy of Darwinism be judged on these specifics: electron interpretation and quantum mechanics. Conversely, the view that God is both responsible for and rules all the phenomena of the universe will stand or fall when the facts are applied. The view will not hinge on faith alone, but will be tested by the weightier principle of verifiable truths – the new discipline.
The Quest for Right is not only better at explaining natural phenomena, but also may be verified through testing. As a consequence, the material in the several volumes will not violate the so-called constitutional separation of church and state. Physical science, the old science of cause and effect, will have a long-term sustainability, replacing irresponsible doctrines based on whim. Teachers and students will rejoice in the simplicity of earthly phenomena when entertained by the new discipline.
The Quest for Right is not only an academic resource designed for the public schools, but also contains a wealth of information on pertinent subjects that seminarians need to know to be effective: geology, biology, geography, astronomy, chemistry, paleontology, and in-depth Biblical studies. The nuggets from the pages of Biblical history alone will give seminarians literally hundreds of fresh ideas for sermons and teachings. The ministry resources contained in The Quest for Right serve as invaluable aids that will enrich graduates beyond their highest expectations.
THERE IS A NEW DISCIPLINE:
The Quest for Right, a series of 7 textbooks created for the public schools, represents the ultimate marriage between an in-depth knowledge of biblical phenomena and natural and physical sciences. The several volumes have accomplished that which, heretofore, was deemed impossible: to level the playing field between those who desire a return to physical science in the classroom and those who embrace the theory of evolution. The Quest for Right turns the tide by providing an authoritative and enlightening scientific explanation of natural phenomena which will ultimately dethrone the unprofitable Darwinian view.
The backbone of Darwinism is not biological evolution per se, but electronic interpretation, the tenet that all physical, chemical, and biological processes result from a change in the electron structure of the atom which, in turn, may be deciphered through the orderly application of mathematics, as outlined in quantum mechanics. A few of the supporting theories are: degrading stars, neutron stars, black holes, extraterrestrial water, antimatter, the absolute dating systems, and the big bang, the explosion of a singularity infinitely smaller than the dot of an “i” from which space, time, and the massive stellar bodies supposedly sprang into being.
The philosophy rejects any divine intervention. Therefore, let the philosophy of Darwinism be judged on these specifics: electron interpretation and quantum mechanics. Conversely, the view that God is both responsible for and rules all the phenomena of the universe will stand or fall when the facts are applied. The view will not hinge on faith alone, but will be tested by the weightier principle of verifiable truths – the new discipline.
The Quest for Right is not only better at explaining natural phenomena, but also may be verified through testing. As a consequence, the material in the several volumes will not violate the so-called constitutional separation of church and state. Physical science, the old science of cause and effect, will have a long-term sustainability, replacing irresponsible doctrines based on whim. Teachers and students will rejoice in the simplicity of earthly phenomena when entertained by the new discipline.
The Quest for Right is not only an academic resource designed for the public schools, but also contains a wealth of information on pertinent subjects that seminarians need to know to be effective: geology, biology, geography, astronomy, chemistry, paleontology, and in-depth Biblical studies. The nuggets from the pages of Biblical history alone will give seminarians literally hundreds of fresh ideas for sermons and teachings. The ministry resources contained in The Quest for Right serve as invaluable aids that will enrich graduates beyond their highest expectations.
Without contradiction, a parent will instill his/her own belief system to the innocents in their charge. If a man hates God, he will teach his children to hate God. If a man loves the Lord and keeps His commandments, his offspring will love the Lord and keep His commandments.
THERE IS A NEW DISCIPLINE:
The Quest for Right, a series of 7 textbooks created for the public schools, represents the ultimate marriage between an in-depth knowledge of biblical phenomena and natural and physical sciences. The several volumes have accomplished that which, heretofore, was deemed impossible: to level the playing field between those who desire a return to physical science in the classroom and those who embrace the theory of evolution. The Quest for Right turns the tide by providing an authoritative and enlightening scientific explanation of natural phenomena which will ultimately dethrone the unprofitable Darwinian view.
The backbone of Darwinism is not biological evolution per se, but electronic interpretation, the tenet that all physical, chemical, and biological processes result from a change in the electron structure of the atom which, in turn, may be deciphered through the orderly application of mathematics, as outlined in quantum mechanics. A few of the supporting theories are: degrading stars, neutron stars, black holes, extraterrestrial water, antimatter, the absolute dating systems, and the big bang, the explosion of a singularity infinitely smaller than the dot of an “i” from which space, time, and the massive stellar bodies supposedly sprang into being.
The philosophy rejects any divine intervention. Therefore, let the philosophy of Darwinism be judged on these specifics: electron interpretation and quantum mechanics. Conversely, the view that God is both responsible for and rules all the phenomena of the universe will stand or fall when the facts are applied. The view will not hinge on faith alone, but will be tested by the weightier principle of verifiable truths – the new discipline.
The Quest for Right is not only better at explaining natural phenomena, but also may be verified through testing. As a consequence, the material in the several volumes will not violate the so-called constitutional separation of church and state. Physical science, the old science of cause and effect, will have a long-term sustainability, replacing irresponsible doctrines based on whim. Teachers and students will rejoice in the simplicity of earthly phenomena when entertained by the new discipline.
The Quest for Right is not only an academic resource designed for the public schools, but also contains a wealth of information on pertinent subjects that seminarians need to know to be effective: geology, biology, geography, astronomy, chemistry, paleontology, and in-depth Biblical studies. The nuggets from the pages of Biblical history alone will give seminarians literally hundreds of fresh ideas for sermons and teachings. The ministry resources contained in The Quest for Right serve as invaluable aids that will enrich graduates beyond their highest expectations.
THERE IS A NEW DISCIPLINE:
The Quest for Right, a series of 7 textbooks created for the public schools, represents the ultimate marriage between an in-depth knowledge of biblical phenomena and natural and physical sciences. The several volumes have accomplished that which, heretofore, was deemed impossible: to level the playing field between those who desire a return to physical science in the classroom and those who embrace the theory of evolution. The Quest for Right turns the tide by providing an authoritative and enlightening scientific explanation of natural phenomena which will ultimately dethrone the unprofitable Darwinian view.
The backbone of Darwinism is not biological evolution per se, but electronic interpretation, the tenet that all physical, chemical, and biological processes result from a change in the electron structure of the atom which, in turn, may be deciphered through the orderly application of mathematics, as outlined in quantum mechanics. A few of the supporting theories are: degrading stars, neutron stars, black holes, extraterrestrial water, antimatter, the absolute dating systems, and the big bang, the explosion of a singularity infinitely smaller than the dot of an “i” from which space, time, and the massive stellar bodies supposedly sprang into being.
The philosophy rejects any divine intervention. Therefore, let the philosophy of Darwinism be judged on these specifics: electron interpretation and quantum mechanics. Conversely, the view that God is both responsible for and rules all the phenomena of the universe will stand or fall when the facts are applied. The view will not hinge on faith alone, but will be tested by the weightier principle of verifiable truths – the new discipline.
The Quest for Right is not only better at explaining natural phenomena, but also may be verified through testing. As a consequence, the material in the several volumes will not violate the so-called constitutional separation of church and state. Physical science, the old science of cause and effect, will have a long-term sustainability, replacing irresponsible doctrines based on whim. Teachers and students will rejoice in the simplicity of earthly phenomena when entertained by the new discipline.
The Quest for Right is not only an academic resource designed for the public schools, but also contains a wealth of information on pertinent subjects that seminarians need to know to be effective: geology, biology, geography, astronomy, chemistry, paleontology, and in-depth Biblical studies. The nuggets from the pages of Biblical history alone will give seminarians literally hundreds of fresh ideas for sermons and teachings. The ministry resources contained in The Quest for Right serve as invaluable aids that will enrich graduates beyond their highest expectations.
If you look at what’s in the children’s section to rent; there is the story of Noah, and the story of Adam and Eve and Veggie tales and their story of Jonah, but there are no stories about science. If you want to influence the school kids you have to start with the toys and the books and the fables and they have. But, I suppose it’s hard to market a toy that transforms from primordial soup into a brachiopod.
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: 11:31 AM
Dag, John - it looks like you got spammed!
Yeah. He visited and left his little deposit at least once before. So far, he seems to be just a harmless kook pushing his vanity press offering.
If you look at what’s in the children’s section to rent; there is the story of Noah, and the story of Adam and Eve and Veggie tales and their story of Jonah, but there are no stories about science.
Yeah, but we got dinosaurs. They're so good that Ken Ham went out and paid $25 million to try and co-opt them. His problem is that we got one of those places in every major and most medium-sized cities where they have knowledgeable people who won't be trying to tell the kids that those T-rexs had those big teeth to crack coconuts. What kind of thrill can a kid get from coconut chompin' monster dinosaurs?
;-)
Yeah. He visited and left his little deposit at least once before. So far, he seems to be just a harmless kook pushing his vanity press offering.
If you look at what’s in the children’s section to rent; there is the story of Noah, and the story of Adam and Eve and Veggie tales and their story of Jonah, but there are no stories about science.
Yeah, but we got dinosaurs. They're so good that Ken Ham went out and paid $25 million to try and co-opt them. His problem is that we got one of those places in every major and most medium-sized cities where they have knowledgeable people who won't be trying to tell the kids that those T-rexs had those big teeth to crack coconuts. What kind of thrill can a kid get from coconut chompin' monster dinosaurs?
;-)
I don't remember what grade I was in when evolution was actually taught (9th, at the very latest). But I had been fascinated reading books on how life had changed over the eons, years before high school. It never occurred to me that Biblical creation was anything more than a myth, even though I was a good Sunday-school attender. My parents could not have taught such things themselves, but somehow, largely through their efforts, my brother and I amassed a large collection of natural history books.
My parents could not have taught such things themselves
Instilling the love of learning and just getting children interested in science is probably what's really important anyway.
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Instilling the love of learning and just getting children interested in science is probably what's really important anyway.
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