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    Was I born under a rock?(CC)(Young earth vs. old earth)

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    An ancient earth has been proven, except among certain religious communities. This fact is non-controversial in any other context. There are so many different pieces of evidence, all of which point to an ancient earth and an ancient universe.

     

    If the ancient earth has been proven, how about some facts then to support this? I would love to hear the facts and the evidence.

     

     

    an example:

    look at a map. it is possible to see that south america and africa used to fit together.

     

    use a gps. discover that the plates are moving away from one another at approx. 1 inch a year. the atlantic ocean is 150 million inches wide. there is strong evidence that this has been a consistent rate.

     

    that is not belief. it is not religion. it is observation.

     

    ann

     

    Yes, that is an observation, but how do you know they have always moved at that rate? While this is what Uniformitarianism states, we know that catastrophic events occurr through time that change the landscape of earth. Just look at what a hurricane does or an earthquake, maybe a volcanic eruption or tsunami. These have to be taken into account.

     

    So isn't it possible that that rate has varied and this doesn't accurately reflect the age of the earth?

     

    And there are thousands of pieces of evidence across various disciplines.

     

    Please share some specifics.

     

    BUT, we don't know WHEN the plates began moving. Some, I believe, think it began as result of the worldwide flood told of in Genesis. So, until you can prove WHEN the plates began to move...I am unconvinced by your example. ;)
    A world wide flood certainly could have caused this to happen rapidly.

     

    There is evidence in the fossil record of a world wide flood.

     

    The Cambrian jellyfish fossils for example can be evidence of this. I mean how on earth does a jellyfish fossilize over many years? Wouldn't a soft body creature like that just deteriorate?

    Do you think a Classical Education is the "right" education for all kids?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I think my definition of classical education is right for everyone!

     

    I think one problem is so many people define it differently.

     

    So what do you mean by classical education?

     

    What we do - anyone can do. It's a method that can apply to anything - there are principles that can be modified to fit any child.

     

    But I also believe there are hard things that we all should do no matter what. Maybe others don't agree - maybe that is where classical would fail a student. I have a hard time seeing that side because kids need to know the basics to function in the world, so I can't see neglecting them forever.

     

    For my child who hates reading, we listen to stories. That child loves the stories but not the act of reading. I don't want to abandon the stories over the mechanics.

     

    For my child who hates the pencil, we type, or that child dictates the words while I write. I can't abandon the written word over the mechanics.

     

    For my child who only wants to study science, we study science all the way around. After all in our classical homeschool, the subjects are integrated. (I have never done so much science all my years of homeschooling - pushing a decade here!) It's amazing!

     

    What I love about classical is it can be molded into so many things and still be wonderful.

     

    But yes I think it can be successful for all kids.

    For those of you who oppose the Happy Meal toy ban in SF:

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    I don't like the government thinking that we can't possibly make informed choices, so the government must step in and regulate everything. I think it creates a society that can't think for themselves and is dependent on the government to tell them what is safe and what isn't. This is why I oppose this sort of government regulation.

     

    We are either free or we are not and any happy medium should come only when we limit behavior that poses a threat to others. Yes we should have speed limits in towns so that some nut can not drive through a neighborhood at 80 mph. Yes we should mandate that foods not contain diseases and not be rotten, but last time I checked people do not eat Happy Meal toys so that is not the issue.

     

    The crux of the issue is that if I want to buy my child a Happy Meal WITH a toy that is absolutely no one else's business. It may seem a small thing but it is not. It is some nut deciding how I raise my children and that is outrageous.

     

    Seems to me the toy may be the healthiest part of the meal :001_huh: It's insane to ban it. (I don't buy them - I hate the toys. And I teach my kids it's a waste to get a happy meal - between the fried chicken paste pieces and the cost...)

     

    But it's my choice!

     

    I'm sorry your brother died. I'm sorry he did not have his helmet on. But he chose not to wear the helmet.

     

    :iagree:

    My husband's hobby has a dangerous element to it where he is kept safer by wearing a harness. It's not required by law - nor do I want it to be. But he wears a harness because it's safer. It's a personal choice.

    Veritas Woes...

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I think with VP the heart of their history and Bible is the grammar stage memory work. I think it's meant to make sure they get the grammar stage piece very solidly. That's why we like it. It's solidly classical and very grammar focused.

     

    I like that they leave the reading as an enrichment because it makes it so easy to tailor it to mult. levels/teaching mult. kids. While it can be hard to find your style with it, it really is an easy to use program. You just have to find the way it works for you.

     

    Think of the book and lesson plans as more of a buffet lunch than entree. It's not meant to all be done everyday. If you did every project and read every book and did every everything, you would go crazy or drive your kids crazy. We do a lot of reading with it - we do a lot of worksheets orally especially in 2nd grade.

     

    It's a fun program - I agree with making the lesson plans a tool and not your goal. I don't know if that makes sense or not. I love the lesson plans for me to have a better idea of what to do.

     

    I was also told by VP that some cards go faster (less than week) and some take more time (more than a week.)

    Are we going to be with our current spouses in heaven?

    in General Education Discussion Board

    Posted

    Matthew 12:18-25

     

    18 Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying,

     

     

     

    19 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves behind a wife and leaves no child, his brother should marry the wife and raise up children to his brother.

     

     

     

    20 “There were seven brothers; and the first took a wife, and died leaving no children.

     

     

     

    21 “The second one married her, and died leaving behind no children; and the third likewise;

     

     

     

    22 and so all seven left no children. Last of all the woman died also.

     

     

     

    23 “In the resurrection, when they rise again, which one’s wife will she be? For all seven had married her.â€

     

     

     

    24 Jesus said to them, “Is this not the reason you are mistaken, that you do not understand the Scriptures or the power of God?

     

     

     

    25 “For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.

     

    ETA that I voted no, though I don't think it has anything to do with our bodies.

     

     

     

     

    :iagree:

    Is she guessing when reading?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    Did they check her for being farsighted?

    Did they dilate her eyes?

     

    My dd had the same issue - turns out she is farsighted. She has what appears to be 20/20 vision, but she is farsighted. And her eyes get so tired that she often guesses or just reads words wrong.

     

    If she hasn't had that done, that may be something to check.

    Classical Conversations--conservative bias?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted · Edited by Steph

    Hi,

     

    I just read an old thread about Classical Conversations for a non-Christian family. My question is slightly different. A local group is starting near me, and I was pretty enthusiastic until I saw some of the sample flashcards in the CC store.

     

    In response to the prompt, "Tell me about the end of the Cold War," one card says, "In the 1980s, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and U.S. President Ronald Reagan worked together to end the Cold War, lessen big government, and strengthen the conservative movement."

     

    This is skewed in a way that is diametrically opposed to our family's political leanings (and my memory of the time--I spent years in the UK during Thatcher's time in office). While I appreciate that it is extremely difficult to present history--especially in bite-sized pieces--in any kind of objective way, is there a lot of that sort of "Go, heroes of the conservative movement" cheerleading?

     

    Thanks!

     

    Amanda

     

    I agree with those who posted that this is just a history fact - it's just a piece of information. It's not intended to sway. There are others that seem on the other side of things in history.

     

    As far as "the Cold War" it's a recall prompt pulled from a piece of the sentence. In other words when you are memorizing things, you need something to recall it with.

     

    Like tell me the 12's for recalling multiplication facts - or tell me about frogs. It's just a phrasing someone choose. It may not be the best, but it is what it is.

     

    Look over the guide and look at all the facts and prompts and decide from there.

    Latin class project - What do you think of this?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    I also agree that kids this age aren't always ready to research on their own. It does seem like an odd assignment for LfC B because it's really geared for 4th graders. (DD 8 is in A - online this year in 3rd grade. DD 12 did it online in 5th.) Definitely, talk to the teacher about it.

     

    On the other hand, this is very typical with classical classes esp online. I have one who is 12, and it's very common to have things like this.

     

    My kids have all been asked to all start preparing presentations from a young age, so they get a lot of experience with it. 5 minutes isn't very much time at all. You would be surprised how little information it takes.

     

    Was the requirement no more than 5 minute or no less than 5 minutes? That makes a big difference. Do a quick trial run through to see how much information she can get through in 5 minutes while doing a PP. It's surprising little information. It really is.

     

    We recently wrote a 6 minute presentation for my 8 year old from a picture book on a historical figure. We had to keep taking stuff out because it was way too long!

     

    Also usually teachers put projects like this out there from the beginning of the class. If you haven't received one, ask for a syllabus for the class so you aren't caught off guard in the future.

     

    We use a lot of online resources - just filter them either through an internet filter or you doing it.

     

    When I am researching online with my kids, I get them online show there where to go, what to do, etc. If we are using a search engine, I have them type in the words then I ask them to avert their eyes while the results come up. I pull up a few check them out and then we explore them together. Sometimes I print sections - sometimes I have to cut and paste into Word to avoid inappropriate material. It's not something they do alone. I don't think a teacher would have any trouble with you helping her out to find resources. I don't see that as any different than buying a book for her to read. You are just guiding her to the resources.

     

    We usually have good results with Encyclopedia Britannica. Or look at the bottom of the page on any given topic on Wikipedia - they often have links, resources, etc. We often start there for direction on reputable sites.

     

    Good luck with this! We loved studying Augustine when we did a few years ago! Augustine of Hippo anyway. I would guess that is the direction the teacher was thinking because he spoke Latin. :D

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