April 16, 2009
Overcoming The Fear of Science
By Jeannie Fulbright
With a frightened tremor in her voice, one mom approached me at a conference confessing, "We really haven't done much science and I'm not sure what to do."
"How long have you been homeschooling?" I asked.
"Nine years."
Seeking to explore the situation, I dug a little deeper. "How much is 'not much' science?"
With a huge sigh she admitted, "None."
This is not the first mom to confess her "science neglect" to me, nor will it be the last. Everywhere I go, I run into mothers whose children can tell me the history of the world and every battle fought during Napoleon's reign, but they don't know the difference between a gaseous planet and a terrestrial planet. They can explain the details of life in ancient Egypt, but they do not understand the purpose of that yellow powder we call pollen. They can give you an accurate definition of veni, vidi, vici and explain why Brutus was involved in the plot to kill Caesar, but they are unable to define what features determine whether an animal is a mammal, reptile, amphibian, arthropod, or even a bird.
They know the past, but they have little knowledge of the present world that surrounds them. Our students need to understand both. Just as all of history is God's history, the world itself is God's world, and science is our gateway to discovering His work in it.
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New Catalog Available
Have you received the new, expanded Apologia catalog? The 2009 edition includes the Christ-honoring science curriculum you've trusted for years, but also introduces resources for the heart and mind through ApologiaPress, online courses through ApologiaAcademy, and information about the new ApologiaLive conferences. You can request a printed copy by mail, or you can download the pdf version from our Website.
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ApologiaAcademy Online Courses
Registration began last month for the new ApologiaAcademy. The online classes will start this fall with courses in science, Bible, worldview, and apologetics. You can visit www.ApologiaAcademy.com to get more details on topics such as the academic calendar, class times, prices, frequently asked questions, and registration.
Registration is now open. Each class size is limited and seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Go to www.ApologiaAcademy.com to get the details and register.
Resources for Life and Homeschool
Astronomy Notebooking Journal
By Jeannie Fulbright
New from Apologia! This helpful companion to Exploring Creation With Astronomy gives your students a hand organizing their thoughts and observations about astronomy, with pre-formatted notebook pages, narration review questions, Scripture copywork, a special section suitable for lapbook projects, and more. The Astronomy Notebooking Journal contains ideas and suggestions for expanding your study of astronomy, including book and media recommendations. It also provides great tips for using the main curriculum.
Click here, and scroll to the bottom, to order this new resource for your homeschool.
Jump In: A Workbook for Reluctant and Eager Writers
By Sharon Watson
This creative writing course for middle- and high school students aims to overcome the reluctant writer's fears through non-threatening assignments that teach narration, poetry, persuasion, and many other compositional styles. The parent/teacher section includes tips on proofreading and grading, as well as providing and daily writing prompts.
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Apologia Speakers on the Road
From Alaska to Texas, from the Golden State to the Bay State, Apologia is on the road this month! We hope to see you at a conference sometime in 2009. Here's where we are in the coming weeks:
- April 16-18
- April 17-18
- April 17-18
- April 24-25
- April 24-25
- May 7-9
- May 8-9
| Cincinnati, OH (Dr. Jay Wile will be speaking.) | ||
| Anchorage, AK (Davis Carman will be speaking.) | ||
| Frederick, MD | ||
| Santa Clara, CA | ||
| Worchester, MA (Dr. Jay Wile will be speaking.) | ||
| Arlington, TX | ||
| Harrisburg, PA (Dr. Jay Wile will be speaking.) |
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