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Section 1: Formulating Your Own
Perspective
Reasons for lab Science Malaise (list)...I-1
Opposing Opinions on How to Best Teach Lab Science...I-1
My Extensive Science History (yeah, right!)...I-2
What? Science? Fascinating?...I-3
What NOT to Expect from this Book...I-4
Need to Go "By the Book"?...I-5
Free-spirited?...I-5
Upper Level Science...I-5
How Much "Lab" in Your Course Content?...I-6
Our Priorities for Lab Science...I-7
The "Ideal Science Course"?
(What price are we paying for "scope-and-sequence-approved" courses?)...I-7
Concerned About Leaving Gaps?...I-7
Which Gaps Will We Then Leave?...I-8
Changes Set Forth by the AAAS...I-9
The Method...I-9
What's the Purpose of Lab Science?...I-10
What if my Student Isn't a Bit Interested in Lab Science?...I-10
What You REALLY Need...I-11
The Requirements Issue...I-12
What This Book IS...I-12
Parent-Based Scope and Sequence...I-13
How, Why, What, Who, 'n' Where?...I-14
Having a Hard Time with This?...I-15
Bottom Line...I-15
Dedication (and prayer)...I-16
Section 2: Excerpts from the Experts
Where'd You Get This Stuff? II-1
Who Are These People? II-1
The Experts Themselves (in alphabetical order by first name):
(Dr.) Brian Ray (President of N.H.E.R.I.)
~ Encouragement from Research... Lab Experiment Ideas... Science Projects and Equipment...II-2
Cathy Duffy (wrote Christian Homeschooler's Curriculum Manual for Jr./Sr. High)
~ Microscopes in general... the Blister Microscope... Slides... Outcome-Based Education tape...II-4
Clifton Keller (wrote Science Activities for Christian Children)
~ Upgrade books to high school level... Blood group experiment... Safety in the lab... Physics calculation: Volume of a
footbal...II-6
Diana McAlister & Candice Oneschak
(wrote Homeschooling the High Schooler) ~ Alternative science experiences... Science
Journaling...II-10
Ellen Dana
(Of the Moore Foundation) ~ Commenting on The Private Eye... Sample analogy of a seed...II-11
Ellyn Davis (Of the Elijah Company) ~Science teaching tips for the upper grades...II-12
Experts of Days Gone By (Courtesy of William J. Federer's America's God and Country and FAME Publishing)
~ Sixteen inspiring quotes of scientists of the past...II-13
Heather Gorden
~ Commenting on the relevancy of lab science II-16
Brad Rath (on lower half of Heather's page) ~
Commenting on microscopes...II-16
Janice VanCleve (Author of 27 Science Experiment Books)
~
The Scientific Method...II-17
Kathleen Julicher (wrote Experiences in Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
~ 4 components of a good science course... High school level content... Purposes of labs...II-21
Kathy Thompson
~ Responding to lab poll questions... Her goals for lab science...II-25
Ken Ham (Creation Science Speaker / Author) ~
"Without Excuse" article from Acts 'n' Facts by Institute for Creation Science Research...II-26
Lynn Coleman (wrote Homeschooling and the Internet) ~
The A, B, C's of Science on the "Net"... Several website listings!...II-28
Marilyn Howshall (author of Wisdom's Way of Learning) ~ How parents can encourage nature and science-based projects... Conquering squeamishness...II-31
Mary Schofield (author of The High School Handbook) ~
Science project ideas in Botany, Animal Husbandry, Organic Gardening, Beekeeping, and Field Biology...II-33
Michele Nielsen (Former college Chemistry Professor) ~
Perspective as professor and student... Laying a good foundation for a lab course, 2 purposes of labs, Community College considerations, Recommendations for apprenticing with a science professor...II-34
Mike Bolinsky (Creator of Science Labs-in-a-Box) ~
Testimony of a former evolutionist... Owl pellet attitudes & info... Quick science project with agar... "Crystals" sample lesson...II-37
Nature's Workshop (Science Supply Catalog) ~
God's micro-world... Why should we study nature?... Creation or Evolution?...II-42
Pauline Sternick ~
How science applies to real life... Benefits of lab courses... Danger in neglecting upper level sciences... Teaching the scientific method... How I use what I learned... Practical application of research skills...II-43
Robin Scarlata (Far Above Rubies / Admin. of Family Christian Academy)
~
Science with a christian world view... "Far Above Rubies" 4-step process... Samples: Plant Unit, Insects Unit...II-46
Ruth Beechick (Author of You CAN Teach Your Child Successfully)
~
On the strict textbook approach... Why should children learn science?... Famous examples... On creation science...II-49
Sharon Petrie ~
What she enjoyed about several lab courses... What she would do differently... Using science in current lifestyle... priorities for high school lab science...II-51
Sherry Yeaton ~
Responding to lab science poll... Seeing God in His creation (in 5th question down)...II-53
Ted Wade (The Home School Manual) ~
Science: content and process... Scientific literacy... New emphasis for teaching science... Using textbooks...II-54
Teresa May ~
How lab science helps in my daily life... How could it be more well-rounded and relevant?... Priorities for lab course...II-56
Terry Tolefson (author of forthcoming Geology handbook) ~
Geology insights and helps...II-58
The Backyard Scientist: Jane Hoffman (award-winning books on science)
~
Safety precautions for the chemistry lab...II-59
The Private Eye: Kerry Ruef ~
Lab project samples... The Private Eye concept... The scientific method and The Private Eye... You don't necessarily need an expensive microscope... Have bored, disinterested, or burnt-out teens?...II-60
Tobins' Lab: Tammy & Mike Duby; Jim Heinrichs (science lab / microscope specialist)
~
What kind of microscope should I buy?... How much should I invest?... What power microscope do I need?... Dissection encouragement...II-63
TOPS: Ron and Peggy Marson (creators of TOPS Learning Systems) ~
Effective science teaching... Long-range objectives... Avoid unethical experiments... Samples: "Free Fall," "Reaction Time"...II-65
Usborne Science Books ~
Intro to Usborne books... Sample pages: "How plants make food" (Photosynthesis)...II-68
Vickey Smith (Gateway Curriculum Center Co-Manager) ~
Encouraging thoughts on lab science...II-70
Section 3: Frameworks and Fundamentals
Why Revealing One's Lab Course Plan Might Take Guts...III-1
Acid Tests (for determining whether or not your course was "successful")...III-1
Notes on Each of the Entries...III-2
Biology Framework - (Kathleen Julicher)...III-4
Biology Fundamentals - (Kathleen Julicher)...III-5
Biology Fundamentals - (Usborne Books)...III-6
Chemistry Fundamentals - (Usborne Books)...III-7
Chemistry Framework - (Kathleen Julicher)...III-8
Chemstry Fundamentals - (Kathleen Julicher)...III-9
Field Biology Framework - (Mary Schofield)...III-10
Geology Framework - (Terry Tollefson)...III-11
Lab Science Survey Framework - (Barb Shelton)...III-12
Natural Biology: Project Portion - (Kathryn & John Howshall) (as presented by Mom, Marilyn)...III-13
Physics Fundamentals - (Usborne Books)...III-14
Traditional Textbook Framework...III-15
The Private EyeŽ Core Framework...III-16
Sample Lesson in Theorizing: Dusty Miller...III-17
Lab Science Course Descriptions - (Public Schools) (Anatomy, Basic Science, Biology)...III-18
(Chemistry, Earth Science, Principles of Technology)...III-19
(Natural Science, Physical Science, Physics, Genetics & Microbiology, Science Aide)...III-20
Section 4: Lab Notebook and Record-Keeping
Setting up Your Lab Science Notebook...IV-1
Record-Keeping Forms: Explanation of each one...IV-1
Designing Your Lab Course...IV-3
Lab Science Class Content Plan / Framework...IV-4
Record of Work Done...IV-5
Filled-in Sample: Lab Science Check-off Sheet...IV-6
Lab Science Check-off Sheet (Blank Master)...IV-7
Filled-in Sample: Lab Experiment Record...IV-8 & 9
Lab Experiment Record (Blank Master)...IV-10 & 11
Filled-in Sample: Microscope Sketch (Paramecium)...IV-12
Microscope Sketch (Blank Master)...IV-13
Filled-in Sample: Nature Sketch (Common Housefly)...IV-14
Nature Sketch (Blank Master)...IV-15
Filled-in Sample: Dissection Drawing (Fetal Elk)...IV-16
Dissection Drawing (Blank Master)...IV-17
Filled-in Sample: Collection Title Page...IV-18
Collection Title Page (Blank Master)...IV-19
Filled-in Sample: Collection Entry Record...IV-20
Collection Entry Record (Blank Master)...IV-21
Filled-in Sample: Classification Record...IV-22
Classification Record (Blank Master)...IV-23
Filled-in Sample: "God's View of Science" Word Study...IV-24
"God's View of Science" Word Study (Blank Master)...IV-25
"Why in the World Would I Want to Study Lab Science?" (Blank Master)...IV-26
Scientist Interview Sheet (Blank Master)...IV-27
Filled-in Sample: Science Clipping Record: (on lab
experiments with "robot cockroaches")...IV-28
Science Clipping Record (Blank Master)...IV-29
Filled-in Sample: Science Clipping Record (on "Tree Rings
and Biblical Chronology")...IV-30 & 31
Glossary of the Branches of Science...IV-32
Filled-in Sample: Lab Science Grading Criteria and Course Assessment...IV-34
Lab Science Grading Criteria and Course Assessment (Blank Master)...IV-35
How to Make Good Lab Drawings (Courtesy of Kathleen Julicher; Plant Cell drawing by Barb)...IV-36
Section 5: Lab Science Resources
Listing of Companies and Codes...V-1
General Lab Science Resources...V-2, 3, 4
Lab Science on the Internet (World Wide Web)...V-5
Lab Supplies...V-6
Video & Audio Tapes / National Geographic Magazine Resources...V-7
Creation Science Resources / General Homeschool Resources...V-8
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