MamaSprout Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I have access to a copy of SWB's new book, The Story of Science. I like it. I haven't read all of it yet. It is very readable. A bright, interested 8th grader could certainly work their way though it WTM style as a side along for a physical science course or as a spine for a history of science. It would lend itself well to bunny trails. I like the way she weaves the lives of the scientists with the context of the world around them. She does this with enough information about their personal lives for the reader to see their humanity. It does deal with the history of determining the age of the earth in a measured and respectful way. If you student liked Mathematicians Are People books, this would be a good, more "grown up" book for them. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I am looking forward to reading this book, thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Does anyone know what the status of her adult history series is? Are there any new volumes coming out soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I am a little bummed right now, because it arrived Wednesday and I still haven't gotten around to reading it. I plan on making it a priority after I get some work done this afternoon. I'll post some thoughts later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 It does deal with the history of determining the age of the earth in a measured and respectful way. Could you elaborate on that a bit more? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaConquest Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 How does it differ from Hakim's series? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I saw it at the bookstore and almost bought it. I promised myself I'd wait to buy it until I knew I planned to read at least 3 chapters that DAY. It looks really good! It's near the top of my must-buy must-read list. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegs Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Would it be suitable for inclusion in a unit on history and philosophy of science in a secular homeschool, in your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSprout Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Could you elaborate on that a bit more? I hate to attach the word secular to it, because the book is better than that. It is very much about people and the process of discovery that has become science. There really is no "secular" science or "Christian" science. Just people, sometimes people of faith, sometimes not, wrestling with process of doing science. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSprout Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Would it be suitable for inclusion in a unit on history and philosophy of science in a secular homeschool, in your opinion? LOL. I have no idea. I will probably use it as a last class before high school science reading a chapter a week and doing summaries. My thought is to a physical science labs, add in computer science and formal logic that year. TSOS wouldn't be very time consuming unless DC does all of the connected readings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I would love to listen to this on Audible. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSprout Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 How does it differ from Hakim's series? Not at all similar other than the subject matter. No pictures or side bars and SWB is .... readable. I struggle with Hakim's writing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegs Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 LOL. I have no idea. I will probably use it as a last class before high school science reading a chapter a week and doing summaries. My thought is to a physical science labs, add in computer science and formal logic that year. TSOS wouldn't be very time consuming unless DC does all of the connected readings.Fair enough! Thanks for your reply. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSprout Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 I hate to attach the word secular to it, because the book is better than that. It is very much about people and the process of discovery that has become science. There really is no "secular" science or "Christian" science. Just people, sometimes people of faith, sometimes not, wrestling with process of doing science. I guess I need to elaborate some more. After reading this book, I am no longer comfortable using or adapting neutral or YEC science resources. The foundation of science is deeply set the areas those type resources gloss over or actively avoid. Ultimately, this book is about people, which is why it works. I really think anyone who is teaching any science, anyone who makes decisions in government or anyone who votes should read this book. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I guess I need to elaborate some more. After reading this book, I am no longer comfortable using or adapting neutral or YEC science resources. The foundation of science is deeply set the areas those type resources gloss over or actively avoid. Ultimately, this book is about people, which is why it works. I really think anyone who is teaching any science, anyone who makes decisions in government or anyone who votes should read this book. Thank you. This really helps. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Glad to know it is a good book!! I recommended it to the guy at Bookshark! They are writing a new science dealing with the history of science-- I hope that they use her book as a spine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyK Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I would love to listen to this on Audible. She has said that it would be there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 DS 15 put this on his list of "courses for fall. I know he'll jump in as soon as it gets here, despite it being summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 She has said that it would be there. That is exciting news. It's critical for self-educating teens to hear these science words pronounced. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I'm looking forward to reading it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Any notice on when the Audible version will come out?? Yes, I am eagerly awaiting it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyK Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Last I saw on Facebook, she was asking for opinions on types of narrators, maybe a couple of weeks ago? That makes me think it is a ways out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Does it lend itself to reading aloud to middle school age students? Or better to wait for high school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSprout Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Does it lend itself to reading aloud to middle school age students? Or better to wait for high school? I think it depends on the student and how you use the book. Adding in most of the reading could make it a non- lab high school credit, I would think. The book itself is very readable, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Thanks, I think will read it this summer and wait a while for my student. I've been looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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