AimeeM Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Does the author present a young earth or old earth view? I can't find the answer to that question anywhere it seems. I did read reviews that she (the author) does not necessarily agree with evolution - but I also read that the curriculum is secular. We are flirting with the idea of ordering her Physics program; but our decision is largely dependent on the questions "young earth" or "old earth". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 bump I'm also interested in your reviews on this text, if you have used the physics level one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 We only have the PreLevel 1 Biology and Chemistry, but they don't have anything in them (that I see so far) that shows any distinction either way. It is simply straightforward: this is an atom, this is how atoms connect, this is what happens when they do for Chemistry; and classifications of plants, animals, etc into kingdom, phylum, and so on. There is a section of frog development and growth and one on butterfly growth; I have not noticed anything that would be objectionable to anyone. I know that is her goal, to stick with facts that everyone can agree on - no evolution or creation. If you want that, you have to add it yourself or find a different program. At this point, with my 5-6 year old I am fine with the completely secular science. We cover creation in Bible lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Just went to the site, you can flip through the whole book (or most of it online). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maus Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 The whole book is there, as are all but the very newest releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I don't recall any mention of it at all in Level 2 Chem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuckoomamma Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 We used Physics and saw no mention of it. Then again, we're secular so maybe I don't know what I'm looking for? LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 It's my understanding that she purposely left it out so as not to exclude anyone. Since there's no Earth Science course, it's easy to skirt. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest momk2000 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I believe she will be addressing worldview in her level 2 Bio. She is supposed to present all points of view. I read about this either on her blog or the gravitas website a while ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai B. Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I believe the author is in the intelligent design camp. She trying to create a neutral worldview, so I think there isn’t anything about that in the books. (But she has also started astronomy since I first looked at them, and I don’t see how you can avoid mentioning age-of-the-world in that.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 ID, so you will see the word design used. Astronomy can be confusing when you can't say "light years" when referring to postions/distances in space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Academy Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 From the FAQ sectionof the website: Does RS4K teach from a creation, intelligent design or evolution perspective? None! REAL SCIENCE-4-KIDSdoesn’t favor one worldview over another. REAL SCIENCE-4-KIDS focuses on the nuts and bolts of chemistry, physics, biology, geology, and astronomy and teaches kids how to investigate science through the lens of any worldview. In that way, you can give your child the richest source of insight-the ability to evaluate opposing models. Being able to evaluate opposing models is needed both for a solid education in the sciences and to better prepare for an enlightened, thought-centered future. The goal of a quality science education is to give students the ability to think critically, discuss openly, and evaluate analytically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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