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By competing to construct a cell model, students learn about its components and their functions. The metaphor of the cell as a city is used to make the information more accessible.
This module teaches the basics of mitosis using plant root tips. Students learn to identify cells in the different stages of mitosis, as well as how to use a compound light microscope and (for classes with ample time) prepare a wet-mount slide. This lesson is geared towards older (7th & 8th grade) or advanced students. It is recommended that AP01: Cell City and AP03: DNA is Everywhere are taught prior to this lesson unless students are familiar with the structure and function of cells and of DNA.
This lesson begins with an introduction to the location and structure of DNA and provides an overview of DNA's role as the blueprints of life and is followed by an exciting hands-on activity designed to extract DNA from strawberries (or other plant matter).
This module is a hands-on simulation of DNA mutations and their effects on protein encoding genes. Students are provided with DNA gene sequences, which they must first transcribe into mRNA and then translate into a protein. Students have the opportunity to investigate the effects of three types of mutations (insertion, deletion and substitution) on their gene sequence or to evaluate how differing gene sequences contribute to diversity within a species. This lesson is designed for 7th and 8th grade students.
AP06–Blood Composition and Compatibility
This is an introductory lesson detailing the components of blood and highlighting the process and importance of blood typing. The lesson starts with an introduction to the cells and fluids making up our blood, followed by a simulated blood typing activity where students work in groups to determine blood types of 4 individuals before they can donate blood to an injured friend, and wraps up with a microscopic examination of human blood smears. This lesson is geared towards older (6th-8th grade) students.
AP07–Introduction to Infectious Disease and Epidemiology
This lesson introduces the study of epidemiology and focuses on the transmission of infectious disease. The importance of disease mapping and methods of preventing infection are emphasized. This lesson is geared towards 6th-8th grade students.
This lesson provides an exploration in electrophoresis using wet and dry activities. The wet activity is to run an actual gel electrophoresis, which is typically done to separate DNA in a laboratory setting. In this lesson the students will be running food dyes instead of DNA. The dry activities are designed (1) to convey the concept that the gel matrix acts as a molecular sieve, (2) to simulate the methodology used to generate a DNA profile (also known as a DNA fingerprint), and (3) to use a fictitious case study to analyze a DNA profile to solve a crime and/or design a drug therapy. This lesson is geared towards older (6 – 8th grade) students.
AP10-Frog Dissection (Beta Version)
After reviewing lab safety and introducing the dissection procedure, students dissect a preserved frog in order to observe the external and internal structures of frog anatomy.
AP13-Structure of the Human Eye (Beta Version)
This lesson's multiple short activities will walk students through their eyes from front to back, experimenting with and experiencing how different parts affect image formation. Students observe the contraction of the iris, the minimum focal length of the lens, the distribution of rod and cone cells in the retina and the effect of this distribution on peripheral vision, the blind spot resulting from the existence of the optic disk, and optionally, the function of the cone cells. This lesson, though fun as a stand-alone, is designed to coordinate with the AP14 Eye Dissection module. It is intended to enhance students' appreciation of the structures they will observe in the dissection of the sheep eye, by allowing them to first observe the functions of those structures in their own eyes.
After reviewing lab safety, the instructor briefly introduces the dissection procedure and students work in pairs to explore the anatomy of a preserved sheep eye. We end the lesson with a review of mammalian eye anatomy and the basic mechanics of vision.
After reviewing lab safety, the instructor will provide students with an orientation of the heart's surface features and identification of key structures and vessels. The basic pathways of blood flow will be outlined and the physiology of heart function will be introduced. Students will complete a dissection of a preserved sheep heart to identify key external and internal structures. Orders for hearts are needed at least 2 weeks before the lesson.
This station-based lesson allows students gain an understanding of the cardiovascular system and an appreciation for the importance of physical activity for heart health. Students will get a chance to act as both 'patient' and 'physician' to measure their pulse, heart rate, and blood pressure in different ways, and learn what those different measurements represent.
This lesson is an introduction to the human nervous system (NS), and focuses on the human brain and its functional units, the neurons. The neuron is the basic working unit of the NS: it is a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells. The activity in this lesson allows younger students to explore the structure and function of the brain and neurons through the construction of models. Older (6th-8th grade) students will construct models, as well as learn about nerve cell communication.
The human brain is highly adaptable. This activity demonstrates how the brain learns to adapt to a new situation. Students divide into small groups and learn to toss beanbags at a target while wearing prism goggles. They then remove the goggles and "unlearn" the task. Students collect data from these experiments and interpret it in the context of connections between neurons (synapses) in the brain being made stronger and weaker during the learning process.
AP21-Hair Identification (Beta Version)
This module teaches methods for analyzing different hair samples. It begins by discussing what hair is and why it is important in nature and in forensics. Students are taught the difference between different mammal hair samples based on microscopic differences. They will then examine cards with microscopic images of unknown hairs and identify them by comparing to a guide. If microscopes are available and time allows, students will examine hair slides and record what they observe.
AP22–Fingerprinting (Beta Version)
Students learn how fingerprints are formed, the forms friction ridges take and the prints they can leave behind, before investigating the various ways of studying fingerprints. Students will experiment with fingerprint dusting, lifting, inking, and will also practice analyzing prints.
C02–Chemical Identification (Lesson currently available, updates coming soon!)
A single chemical may be able to take on many forms, rendering simple methods of identification such as sight ineffective. Chemists (your students) therefore use a multitude of tests to compare the properties of a sample to known values in order to identify an unknown material.
This module helps students identify polymers in their surroundings, define relevant terminology, and discover the properties of some plastics and gels. For the main activity, students will use glue, water, and borax to create a cross-linked polymer gel that they can take home. A good grounding in the states of matter is recommended – see our lesson on the States of Matter if your students are not yet familiar.
After an introduction to elements, compounds & mixtures, common methods & reasons for separating mixtures are discussed. Students then design and implement a multi-step purification process, the effectiveness of which is gauged by calculating the recovered fraction of components.
C05 Introduction to Acids & Bases (Beta Version)
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the Arrhenius theory of acids and bases (acids dissociate into H+ and bases into OH-). They will learn that pH gives us a measure of the concentration of H+ in solution, and they will use a universal indicator and pH strips to test the pH of various common household liquids. Note: The background information provided by this lesson is largely the same as the background info in C06: Acid-Base Titration, but the activity in this lesson aimed at 4th- 6th grade students.
C06–Acid-Base Titration (Beta Version)
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the Brønsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases (acids donate a H+ ion and bases accept the H+ ion). They will perform a simple titration to neutralize a base with an acid, using a color indicator to determine the endpoint. This lesson is intended for older (7th & 8th grade) students.
The lesson begins with a review of atoms, elements, and a discussion of organic versus inorganic compounds. Students learn that organic compounds, such as sugars, starches, and proteins, can be identified with the use of chemical indicators, which produce a characteristic color when a particular substance is present. Using these chemical indicators, students test a variety of food samples for the presence of proteins, and simple and complex carbohydrates. Fats (lipids) are identified by their ability to make paper translucent. This lesson is geared towards older (6th-8th grade) students.
C08–Paper Chromatography (Beta Version)
Students are introduced to the technique of chromatography as a way to separate compounds. In the activity, students will test four different inks to separate on a strip of chromatography paper and compare to an unknown brand of ink. While the experiment is running, the students will participate in a discussion and demonstration of how chromatography works. After the chromatographs have developed, students will identify the unknown ink by comparing the chromatographs to the known ink.
For younger students, this module introduces the three commonly-observed states of matter (solid, liquid, gas), the most commonly-occurring one (plasma, which makes up the stars), and allows them to observe many of the transitions between the different states. For older students, the topic is connected to heat transfer, as they consider how the flow of energy between materials allows the transitions to occur.
Students investigate viscosity by using falling sphere viscometers to examine the speed at which a marble drops through tubes of liquids with varying viscosities. Students hypothesize about how long it will take a metal marble to travel through each fluid and make predictions about how viscous each one is compared to the others. Students use the data they collect to calculate the average speed of the marble as it travels through each liquid and see if their hypotheses were correct. Older students/lengthy classes can complete the mathematical calculations to determine the actual viscosity of each of the liquids tested. For these classes, instructors should consider teaching Physics 19: Friction first.
E01-Stress and Strain (Lesson currently available, updates coming soon!)
This lesson introduces the important mechanical concepts of stress and strain regarding material strength. It explains strength from a materials science/crystalline solid perspective, and describes material strengthening techniques. After some linguine strength demos, students explore stress and strain through three stations: polarization in plastics, elasticity vs. plasticity in rubber bands, and work hardening in steel paper clips. This lesson is aimed at older (6th-8th grade) students.
This module gives students a hands-on, team-oriented introduction to engineering within the context of space exploration. They learn about NASA's Mars rovers as examples of the challenges engineers face in balancing competing goals, while creating a lander for a mock rover to be tested in an egg drop.
E03-Introduction to Engineering and Design
This lesson is a basic introduction to engineering and design using the 8 steps of the Engineering and Design Process.
E04-Engineering Redesign (with Legos!)
This lesson focuses on the redesign step of the Engineering and Design Process. Students will begin with a flawed prototype made of Legos that must be redesigned and reconstructed based on certain constraints. The flawed prototype will be presented in SolidWorks, a 3D software program, to introduce students to the concept of design with computers. It is recommended that instructors begin with E03: Introduction to Engineering and Design if students are unfamiliar with the Engineering and Design Process.
This module introduces the six basic simple machines: the inclined plane, the wedge, the screw, the lever, the wheel and axle and the pulley; the students are then challenged to design and build a Rube Goldberg device to ring a service bell in three steps. After the devices are built, the class will identify the simple machines used in their designs.
Students will examine the causes of beach erosion and discuss how erosion affects a beach and its 'stakeholders'. Students work in small groups to engineer solutions to beach erosion through brainstorming, planning, and designing prototypes for their model beaches.
E07 – EQ Resistant Buildings (Beta Version)
Using the problem of earthquake-resistant building design, this module focuses on steps 5 and 6 of the engineering design process: constructing a prototype and testing the solution(s). Students will be introduced to the problem—damage due to seismic waves—and will build and test different block configurations to determine which model provides the best solution.
ES02–Introduction to Tectonics
This lesson is an introduction to basic plate tectonics. It includes a review of the earth's internal structure and the formation of continents, oceans, and mountain ranges as a result of plate movement. There will be a discussion of the mechanism of earthquake production as the sudden release of rock under stress. The types of faults will be defined and the correlation of tectonic plate boundaries with earthquake epicenters will be discussed. The students will hypothesize about how actual geologic formations were made and will test their hypotheses using sponge and clay models of faults. This lesson is geared for students in grades 4-6.
This lesson reviews and expands on the basics of map literacy. In particular, it familiarizes students with topographic maps – a type of map that describes the physical features of an area of land. In the activity, all students will create a 3D model of a landform and then use it to create a 2D topographic map. Lengthy classes and older students (6th-8th) will also use a topographic map to create a 3D model.
Celestial mechanics deals with the movement or motions of celestial objects (objects found in space). In this lesson, students learn about the moon's orbit around earth, and how the moon progresses through its eight major phases and why Earthlings have only ever seen one side of the moon! Older students and longer classes will also be able to explore solar and lunar eclipses.
This lesson provides an overview of the objects that make up our solar system, with an emphasis on scale. Students will learn about the vastness of space and will challenge their assumptions about the scale of our Solar System by building their own Solar System model to scale, in order to visualize how it really looks.
The three rock types found on Earth (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic) are discussed and their specific characteristics are identified. Students will examine and identify rock samples using a dichotomous key.
Fossils are fundamental to discovering information about the Earth's past inhabitants. This module briefly explores the various time periods known to man and provides students the opportunity to excavate fossils from rock. Students will then use their fossils to reconstruct and analyze a fossilized skeleton for clues to the type of creature that existed during the late Jurassic period.
This module provides a brief introduction to the basic structure of a main-sequence star, some of the observations that allow astrophysicists to learn about stars, and the use of the Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) diagram, a powerful tool based on temperature and brightness data for thousands of stars. The H-R diagram is used in this lesson to determine the age of a star cluster. Stellar evolution may be introduced and discussed if time and student understanding allows. This lesson is geared towards older (6th – 8th grade) students.
This module presents a game that explains how water cycles through different forms and storage types on Earth and in Earth's atmosphere. Students act as water molecules and move around the room to the different places water is found on Earth. This lesson is geared towards younger (4th & 5th grade) students.
ES13–Soil Nutrient Cycle (Lesson currently available, updates coming soon!)
This module provides a basic understanding of the key nutrients needed for plant growth.
This lesson introduces students to the characteristics and formation of soil. In the hands-on portion of the lesson, students examine the color, texture, and field capacity of soil. The debrief includes a discussion of the importance of soil, and the significance of these properties to the ability of soil to support plant life. This lesson is appropriate for 4th-8th grade students.
This lesson is an introduction to the concept that S- and P-waves travel at different speeds away from the epicenter of an earthquake, and explains how we can take advantage of this fact in order to locate the epicenter. After a brief review of basic earthquake plate tectonics, S- and P-waves will be defined and explained with a demonstration using multiple Slinky toys. Students will then be challenged to locate the epicenter of an earthquake by using data from the timing of S- and P-waves to triangulate on a map. This lesson is geared towards older (6th-8th grade) students.
This lesson provides an introduction to weather and its key components that influence it. Key components include temperature, humidity, pressure, ocean currents and air currents. The four main types of precipitation are also included in the lesson. This lesson was designed to focus on weather concepts that are introduced in 4th and 5th grade, or for students who have not yet had an introduction to weather.
ES17-Meteorology and Weather Mapping (Beta Version)
In this lesson, students will learn about weather patterns, weather symbols, and how to interpret a weather map. They will then use the skills they have learned to highlight the weather on a national weather map and identify pressure systems and weather fronts. This lesson is geared towards older (6th-8th grade) students. Prerequisites: Students should have seen the module ES16 Weather, or have a strong background in weather basics, including air pressure and weather fronts. The introduction for this lesson should serve as a brief review of air masses, pressure systems, and weather fronts so that the weather mapping activity can be the main focus of this lesson.
ES18-Understanding the Asthenosphere (Beta Version)
The asthenosphere is generally presumed to be a solid, but it is a solid that can flow over long time periods. This lesson gives the students hands-on practice with two different viscoelastic materials that also exhibit the behaviors of both solids and liquids in order to promote understanding of the properties of the Earth's asthenosphere.
LS04–C. Elegans * (Beta Version)
n this lesson students are introduced to one of the most simple—yet powerful—model organisms, the microscopic roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). Students will conduct a very simple controlled experiment to test the preference of C. elegans for different odors. With this chemotaxis test, students will be able to understand the basics of the sense of smell and visualize the nervous system in action. This lesson is intended for older (6th-8th grade) students. Due to the timing constraints of the experiment, this module requires a minimum 60-minute class.
This module teaches the basics of the energy pyramid and food webs. Students learn about the different trophic levels of the energy pyramid and how to identify organisms in food webs at these trophic levels. They then construct a food web model for a simplified Yellowstone ecosystem. This lesson is geared towards younger (4th and 5th) grade students as an introduction to the topic.
The physical and behavioral adaptations that make owls excellent (nocturnal) predators are reviewed. Students then examine an owl pellet and identify the bones found within.
LS10–Population and Sustainability
This lesson introduces population-related concepts, focusing on those relating to human impact. The lesson utilizes demonstrations and videos to explore how the Earth's human population has grown and how limited our resources are. Then students (unsuspectingly) explore the concept of the Tragedy of the Commons though a group 'fishing' activity, culminating in a discussion of the Tragedy of the Commons and how we can stop or prevent them.
Students learn about the relationship between nutrition and fresh/processed foods, then verify this information by measuring the concentration of vitamin C in different forms of orange juice.
LS22-Photosynthesis and Plant Structure (Beta Version)
This lesson examines the parts of a plant and the process of photosynthesis that plants undergo to produce their own food. It also examines the vascular system of a plant and compares this to the structure of a non-vascular plant. This lesson is geared towards younger (4th & 5th grade) students.
This module allows students to become more aware of what they eat and why as we explore a variety of food additives prevalent in the modern diet of processed foods and how they are used.
This lesson begins with a broad overview of the plant kingdom and classifies plants into groups according to the presence/absence of a vascular system, seeds, and flowers/fruits. Topics of discussion include photosynthesis, pollination, and plants effects on the weather. The lesson ends with a student investigation and dissection of plant anatomy.
LS26-Carbon Cycling- A Virtual Lab (Beta Version)
This lesson provides an opportunity to investigate the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis in living organisms and will highlight how carbon dioxide and oxygen cycle through a biological system. During the virtual activity, students observe the interaction of a snail and a water plant in a closed environment and use a chemical indicator to determine the presence of carbon dioxide in the environment. This lesson is geared towards older (6th-8th grade) students. A solid understanding of photosynthesis is critical to successfully completing this activity. Classes unfamiliar with the photosynthetic process should complete LS25 Plants prior to this lesson.
LS27-Investigating Photosynthesis (Beta Version)
After a brief review of photosynthesis and plant leaf anatomy, students carry out an experimental lab investigation of photosynthesis using the floating leaf disk procedure to measure oxygen production. Groups will examine the affects of temperature, light, or carbon dioxide on the rate of photosynthesis. Due to the timing constraints of the experiment, this module requires a minimum 60-minute class. This lesson is geared towards older (6th-8th grade) students. A solid understanding of photosynthesis is critical to successfully completing this activity. Classes unfamiliar with the photosynthetic process should complete LS22 Photosynthesis and Plant Structure.
Camouflage & mimicry are explored as examples of adaptations adopted by animals to increase their chances of survival. Students play a tabletop hunting game as desert island castaways to gain appreciation of the problems that camouflage adaptations pose for predators.
LS42-Mechanisms of Biodiversity in Populations (Beta Version)
This module explores the mechanisms by which biodiversity (genetic variation) is created within populations. It explains the concepts of mutation, gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection, and how these mechanisms work in different ways to create genetic variation in a population. Natural selection is explored further with a few examples from different species and time-scales. In the activity, students will use beads and event cards to simulate how populations change over time, collect data, and plot a graph. This lesson is intended for older (6th-8th grade) students. Students should be familiar with DNA, genes, and heritable traits before this lesson is taught.
This lesson is a basic introduction to electricity and circuits for younger audiences or for audiences with no prior exposure to the topic. Students create a basic circuit, test the conductance of various materials and examine a battery made out of produce. This lesson is geared towards younger (4th – 5th grade) audiences. A better choice for older students would be our lesson on Circuits or Ohm's Law.
This exploration-driven lesson uses an interactive physical model of a gravity well to introduce students to the laws governing the gravitational interactions of objects. A qualitative understanding of Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation, the nature of planetary and comet orbits, and the use of gravity in changing spacecraft trajectories are all touched upon. This lesson is geared towards older (6th-8th grade) students.
Students are introduced to pendulums and their periodic motion. They design and execute an experiment to determine whether bob mass, chain length, or displacement angle affects the period of a pendulum. This lesson is appropriate for older (6th-8th grade) students.
This module is a qualitative introduction to projectile motion. Students first independently compare the paths followed by objects simply dropped from a height (that is, having zero horizontal velocity) with those of objects pushed off an elevated surface (with nonzero horizontal velocity). Student observations are used as a segue into an explanation of velocity as a quantity that has both size and direction, and which can be understood in terms of its horizontal and vertical components. The lesson concludes with an activity testing the horizontal range of a projectile as a function of its launch angle. Students will make a graph of the range vs. launch angle and will discover the angle at which a projectile travels the furthest horizontal distance after launching. This lesson is aimed at older (7th-8th grade) students.
P07-Electrostatics (Beta Version)
There are two types of electricity: current and static. This lesson focuses on static electricity, which is a charge separation (buildup of an electric charge) on the surface of an object. This is different from current electricity, which is the flow of electrons. During the activity, students will assemble an electroscope, an instrument used to detect the presence and magnitude of an electric charge on an object, and then test different materials to determine which build up more or less electrostatic charge.
This lesson is a more advanced version of the P02: Electricity lesson. The basics of electricity are reviewed and circuits with lamps in series vs. parallel are explored in depth.
This lesson introduces electromagnetism both conceptually and practically. Students learn that electric current can produce a magnetic field. Conceptually, students see that a magnetic field is the same thing whether it comes from an electromagnet or an "ordinary" magnet (called a permanent magnet). On the practical side, students build and test their own electromagnets, gaining an experiential understanding of how they work and how to modify the magnetic fields they produce.
This lesson provides an introduction to sound, a form of energy transmitted as a longitudinal wave with a wavelength, frequency, and amplitude. A series of workstations allows students to explore how the pitch (frequency) and volume (amplitude) of sound waves can be changed in different types of homemade musical instruments.
This module introduces students to the properties of light. At the end of this module, students should be able to identify transparent, translucent, and opaque objects, discuss absorption, transmission, reflection and refraction of light, and have a better understanding of light waves and the electromagnetic spectrum.
This module presents the concept of energy as the ability to do work and familiarizes students with many of the various forms of energy – by direct observation whenever possible. It also introduces the First Law of Thermodynamics (i.e. "Energy can neither be created nor destroyed."). Lecture demonstrations and a series of workstations allow students to observe a variety of conversions of one form of energy to another. This lesson is aimed at a 4th to 6th grade audience or for students who need an introduction to energy.
P17– Density – How to Float a Concrete Canoe (Beta Version)
The concepts of density and buoyancy are explained with several compelling demonstrations. Students then construct boats out of aluminum foil. Younger (4th-5th grade) students measure how much mass their boats can support before sinking; older (6th-8th grade) students also calculate the predicted capacity of their boats, and then test them in order to compare their prediction to the actual maximum load.
This lesson is a more advanced version of our lesson on Circuits. Students are assumed to have a thorough understanding of the basics of electricity. Ohm's Law is discussed in depth and resistors are introduced as useful circuit elements. The use of multiple resistors in a circuit is explored; specifically the effect of using them in series vs. parallel. This lesson is aimed at older (6-8th grade) students. For an introduction to the topic of circuits and electricity, see our lesson on Electricity.
This lesson provides students with an introduction to the concept of friction and a chance to discover two types of friction. Students explore the differences in frictional forces for different materials through experimentation and compare their results to those of their classmates in order to draw conclusions about the nature of frictional forces. Advanced students or lengthy classes may present their results graphically. This lesson is geared towards older (6th-8th grade) students.
This is an introductory lesson for the first day of teaching in your classroom. It serves to introduce the students to the Science from Scientists (SfS) program, its methods & rules, and the scientists. This lesson will be paired with another activity-based mini lesson, which will vary based on instructor/teacher preference and class time/requirements.
SP01-Procedural Thinking (Beta Version)
The ability to create and follow clear, ordered plans is a vital life skill and is especially important in science. Thinking in a stepwise fashion is necessary for making just about everything, e.g., furniture, lasagna, computer programs, and laboratory experiments. Students will experience this mode of thinking from the point of view of both creator and user. They will first build an object with blocks and write clear directions to allow their partner to replicate their creation; they will then try to follow the written directions of their partner. Students will then discuss what could have made their procedures easier to follow.
SP02–The Observation Challenge (Beta Version)
This lesson challenges students' observational skills—one of the most important basic scientific process skills. Students will learn how to distinguish between subjective vs. objective observations and between quantitative vs. qualitative observations. They will test these skills with a mystery object challenge: students will need to observe objects, describe them, and see if their observations allow their peers to correctly guess their object.
Observations in science are crucial to the development and sharing of ideas and theories. This hands-on module introduces the scientific method and focuses on the importance of making detailed observations, writing valid hypotheses and developing and building models that support these hypotheses.
SP04-The Classification Challenge (Beta Version)
We classify things on a nearly daily basis, as a way to organize observations, describe relationships between different things, and communicate clearly with others. In this lesson, students will understand the importance of classification in scientific practices and will come up with their own classification system for a collection of random objects.
Students will learn the difference between estimating and measuring. The difference between precision and accuracy will be explained. Class measurements will be plotted to demonstrate the importance of taking multiple measurements. Students will be taught that precision is largely a function of the measurement tool, and accuracy is a function of the user. Advanced students will be introduced to the concept of significant figures. This lesson is aimed at 4th – 6th graders, or students who are not familiar with measurements and estimations.
SP08–Experimental Design (Beta Version)
In this lesson, students will compare a poorly-defined scientific question with a well-defined question that can be tested by a simple controlled experiment.
SP09–Mock Science Fair (In development, coming soon!)
This multi-session module serves a gradual low-level introduction to the scientific method through the use of a mock science fair project, "Under what conditions will a bean grow the most?" It is most appropriate for younger audiences where one will subsequently be later conducting a full science fair.
SP11–Exploratory Data Analysis (Lesson currently available, updates coming soon!)
An introduction to "data science" through a discussion of exploratory data analysis including measures of central tendency (mean, median, and mode), as well as histograms, quartiles, and box plots. Coverage of how scientists measure certainty is possible (t-test) with a longer period for older students.
SP12–Normal Distributions & Probability (Lesson currently available, updates coming soon!)
Students are introduced to the central limit theorem through a variety of activities, in order to emphasize the importance of collecting multiple data points for an experiment. Real world examples of the normal distribution are shown, as well as related mathematical phenomena. This lesson is intended for older (6th-8th grade) students.
SP21- Mini Lesson Nature of Science
This activity is for use on the first day of teaching. The purpose of this short activity is to get students to begin thinking like scientists and to demonstrate the importance (and excitement) of being an active participant in the scientific learning process. With scientific inquiry, students will begin to appreciate that as their knowledge of science increases, their scientific perspectives will also change. This hands-on lesson will prepare students for the active learning they will be involved with throughout the year in their science classes.
SP22- Team Building Mini Lesson Cup Stacking (Beta Version)
This activity can be used on the first day of teaching following the introductory lesson (SP00) or at the start of a new semester. The purpose of this short activity is to promote team building. The majority of lessons that we teach during the academic year involve group work. Developing good teamwork skills at the beginning of the year will prepare students for the active group work they will be involved in throughout the year in their science classes.
SP25 – Team Building Lunar Landing (Beta Version)
After a brief discussion of the skills necessary for good teamwork, students work in groups to solve a difficult problem and make complex decisions. In this team problem-solving activity, astronaut crews have suffered an emergency crash landing on the moon 60 miles from their destination. Everything is damaged except for 14 specific items. Crew members must work together to share ideas and negotiate team choices as they rank the salvaged items in terms of their importance in allowing them to reach their base. The lesson ends with a reflection of teamwork.
T01-Binary Code and Communication
This lesson provides an introduction to technologies used to communicate information. Students will learn about the components of a communication system and some of the machines and devices used in such a system. The activities provide students with an opportunity to both encode and decode English alphabetic characters to the binary number base, which is the system that computers use to communicate information. This lesson is an introductory lesson for students who have no prior experience with the topic, though it is best suited to older (6th-8th grade) students.


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Primary Office: 6229 Roy Carver PavilionIowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-3981
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PhD, Biochemistry, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, ILMD, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Residency, Pathology, University of MinnesotaFellowship, Hematopathology, University of Minnesota
State of Iowa Medical License, Iowa Board of MedicineHematology, American Board of PathologyAnatomic and Clinical Pathology, American Board of Pathology
Dr. Holman has broad interests in many areas of hematopathology, including clinical diagnosis of patients with leukemia and lymphoma, as well as optimal laboratory testing for detection of minimal residual disease following therapy. She has research interests in the pathogenesis of Epstein-Barr virus infection and its role in a variety of diseases including post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, lymphomatoid granulomatosis, and infectious mononucleosis.
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The Karl Rove Presidential Library?
A Friend of Unfair Park sends word that The Bush Library Blog has become quite the popular destination of late -- particularly today, as it cracks WordPress' Blogs of the Day, landing at the No. 16 spot. It probably scores that ranking today because of a weekend posting in which it was written that none other than Karl Rove's been out and about scouting other presidential libraries and research facilities in order to prep the SMU folks for what, exactly, George W. will need when the time comes. Says here that Rove's been:
"...scoping out research facilities, taking a look at how institutions try to set themselves up to house both archival records open to a wide range of researchers and provide a productive working environment for fellows... Rove is personally going around to these libraries, meeting with their directors and checking out their facilities. According to one colleague, he seems to know exactly what the square footage of the building will be and where it will be located on campus."
How's this for interesting timing: Matthew Wilson, a political science professor at SMU, today is quoted on the right-wing Web site NewsMax, where he dismisses the very theory that "Karl Rove will be the head of the institute, or that it will be some sort of right-wing radical fringe institute. What we've been told is that it will be dedicated to studying issues and policy goals of interest to his administration." In other words, Karl Rove will be the head of the institute. --Robert Wilonsky
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CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox will be without designated hitter Adam Dunn for a fourth consecutive game due an oblique strain on Monday, but welcome back third baseman Kevin Youkilis after he missed the last three games due to the birth of his child.
Dunn originally suffered the injury against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 31 and missed the following two games. He returned to play three games against the Minnesota Twins from Sept. 1-3 and has since been out again.
White Sox manager Robin Ventura said prior to Monday's game against the Tigers that he is unsure whether Dunn will play in the four-game series at U.S. Cellular Field.
"He has a chance at some point, but again you don't know until he's moving around, swinging the bat, then you find out," Ventura said.
Dunn is hitting .208 with 38 home runs and 88 RBIs this season. He leads the majors with 96 walks and 194 strikeouts and is tied for second in home runs.
Youkilis missed the White Sox's series against the Kansas City Royals to be with his wife. He has hit .242 with 12 home runs and 38 RBIs in 59 games with the White Sox this season.
"Baseball always comes second to family," Youkilis said. "It's been a great weekend. It's good to be back with the team. We're just excited. The family is excited for me to come back and keep this team in first place."


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So i pulled out an old project and brought it with me to my kids' swimming lessons today and knit a few rows....first knitting since....i don't know, some time last year?
This really should be a "No new projects" year for me and i should only catch up and finish everything old. Seriously, its probably enough for two full knittings seasons and this one is almost over! How embarrassing.
I know, same old song from me...it never changes does it? But I just wanted to say "yay! Its finally begun!"
This is a little pullover sweater with embroidered flowers on the bottom. Its a size 3 - 6 months in cotton and it was going to be for Cecilia...when i find a baby to give it to, it will be theirs!


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Defense propels Douglas J.V. girls past Falcons
December 17, 2013
A ball hawking defense helped lead the Douglas High JV girls basketball team to a 36-18 victory at home on Friday against the Sierra Lutheran varsity.
Douglas (5-2 overall, 1-1 league) forced 38 turnovers and limited Sierra Lutheran (2-3) to 8-for-27 shooting from the field.
"This was by far the best defense we had played yet this year," Douglas coach David Pfaffenberger said. "Our press was outstanding and forced several turnovers and (led to) points."
A 15-3 run through the second quarter put Douglas (5-2) in charge of the contest. The Tigers led 19-7 at halftime.
"I thought our girls did a very good job of handling the full court pressure in the first quarter," seventh-year Sierra Lutheran coach Michael Nelson said. "We got rattled with a few turnovers early in the second that Douglas capitalized on. We also did not do a very good job of containing Howe."
Chandler Howe led all scorers with 14 points. Genevieve Stodieck-Deyer contributed 8 points, Kayleigh Carlson 4 while Terra Williams and Sarah Carter added 3 each. Howe turned in a strong rebounding performance and Carlson created numerous opportunities on the offensive end with her passing, Pfaffenberger pointed out.
"The girls played a great game," Pfaffenberger said. "They were very disciplined and ran their half course offense the best Keri (Moss, assistant coach) and I have seen all year."
Cali Benton had 7 points and 6 rebounds to lead Sierra Lutheran. Sabrina Ronato also scored 6 points, Amy Westre 3 and Katy Cobb 2 for the Falcons.
"Sierra Lutheran has some very talented players and are well coached," Pfaffenberger said. "It's always great to play them, as they have a great program and will make you focus as a team and a coaching staff."
Sierra Lutheran travels to Hawthorne on Friday for a league game against defending Western Division IV champion Mineral County.
Nelson believes the challenging preseason schedule, including games played one week before at the Forest Lake Christmas Classic in Auburn, Calif., will bring benefits down the road.
"I really do believe playing a bigger school like Douglas as well as the bigger schools in California help to prepare us for teams like Mineral County who have a long tradition of basketball excellence," he said. "It will be a tough opener on Friday, but we will be prepared."
The Douglas JV club plays league rival Galena on Friday at 3:30 p.m., followed by a 5:15 p.m. contest on Saturday at South Tahoe.
"Our team is getting better every game and learning how to play together as a team," Pfaffenberger said.


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Acacia Resort
This hotel has its own restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner where you'll find a selection of items to try. Highlights include a private beach and a health club. Beach amenities include sun loungers and umbrellas. Go for a dip in the outdoor pool during your stay. Fancy sipping a cool drink poolside? Don't miss out as there is a poolside bar as well as a bar/lounge if you prefer to sip your beverage indoors.
A sauna, an outdoor tennis court and massage/treatment rooms are among the leisure facilities on offer. Child-friendly amenities at this hotel include a children's pool and babysitting. Guests can make use of the free WiFi.
Acacia Resort
Hotel Info: 1-877-214-4288from $180
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- This hotel has 240 rooms
- Check-in time 2:30 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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- Credit card or cash deposit required
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- Free WiFi in public areas
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- Airport shuttle *
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- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Free buffet breakfast daily
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- Room service (during limited hours)
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- Beach sun loungers
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Health club
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- Tennis on site
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DiningOnsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
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2013 Wrestling team championships: Group 3 final - South Plainfield vs Toms River South
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It's time for the NHL playoffs. Every team has a story, and every series has one player that will ultimately be the deciding factor.
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PED Vaccine may put an end to virus outbreak
A new vaccine may put an end to the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) Virus.
That vaccine was created by Harrisvaccines. They also worked to create a vaccine to help put an end to the H1N1 virus. The vaccine is already being used in some veterinary clinics to put an end to the PED outbreak. 1.5 million doses of the vaccine have been sold since August.
PED infects piglets' small intestines, which has been resulting in the loss of swine herds nationwide. The vaccine that has been created will be given to the mothers.
"The goal of our vaccine is to vaccinate the mothers, so the sows, and then they pass along the antibodies through their milk to the piglets and try to increase the survivability of those animals," said Joel Harris, of Harrisvaccines.


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In alleged hate crime, man brutally beaten inside his home on ChristmasMonday, December 28, 2015A Virginia man who was savagely attacked over the holiday weekend says he's "so very thankful to be alive."
Christians may irk, but Christmas doesn'tFriday, December 25, 2015Who can resist a holiday about hope?
Dear Santa: A Christmas Wishlist for the Future of Queer CinemaThursday, December 24, 2015"Dear Santa, this is a wishlist of what I want for the future of queer cinema. Basically... I want more of everything."
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My wish for the family with two dads who brought Christmas to a group of homeless LGBT youthWednesday, December 24, 2014There is a bittersweet aspect to this story. As I tell it, I am not able to use the full names of the family members. I have not been able to tell you exactly where they…
A Christmas for CarolWednesday, December 25, 2013Every Christmas it was the same. Carol Cage worked long hours, right up to Christmas Eve and then finally had to rush around to get everything done. She got out of bed and went to her…
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, and electricity. FERC also regulates natural gas and hydropower projects. As part of our goal, we are seeking highly skilled individuals to assist in carrying out the mission of this agency. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission assists consumers in obtaining reliable, efficient and sustainable energy services at a reasonable cost through appropriate regulatory and market means. To learn more about the Commission, please visit www.ferc.gov.
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Olana hosts annual exhibitions from spring to fall in the Evelyn and Maurice Sharp Gallery on the second floor of the main house and in the Coachman's House Gallery. Olana is open all year round for house tours and self guided landscape tours. There are several events for visitors and families throughout the year.
Capturing the Cosmos: Frederic Church painting Humboldt's Vision of Nature
Evelyn and Maurice Sharp Gallery
May 15-October 30, 2016
Frederic Edwin Church, "Mount Chimborazo at Sunset" (detail), c. July 1857, oil on academy board mounted to canvas, 12 x 21 7/16in., Collection Olana State Historic Site, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Capturing the Cosmos, the 2016 exhibition in the Sharp Family Gallery, explores the influence of the great German Naturalist Alexander von Humboldt on Frederic Church. Acclaimed and revered during his own lifetime, Humboldt is currently enjoying a renaissance due to the recent award-winning bio The Invention of Nature by Andrea Wulf. Humboldt's writings inspired Church's South American adventures and the resulting masterpieces that made him internationally famous, and informed Church's later trips to Germany's Bavarian Lakes and Mexico. Sketches, diaries and artifacts from these trips trace Church's daring escapades to capture Humboldt's Cosmos.
This exhibition is organized by The Olana Partnership and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
The Trustees and staff of The Olana Partnership wish to recognize the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo; New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey; Deputy Commissioner for Historic Preservation Ruth Pierpont; Regional Director, Taconic Region Linda Cooper; Director of the Bureau of Historic Sites Christopher Flagg; and Olana Site Manager Kimberly Flook.
With additional support provided by public funds from the Museum Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency.
Mystery Box: Student Artists at Work
Coachman's House Gallery
June 4-July 31, 2016
Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
Photo by Jessica Chappe
The Coachman's House Gallery has been transformed into an experimental workspace for Bard College undergraduate and MFA students who have been selected to experiment with research-based art-making practices at Olana. These students will be available for questions and conversations throughout the summer weekends, and visitors can watch their artwork develop over time.
Closing Reception: July 30, 3-5pm.
Follies, Function & Form: Imagining Olana's Summer House
Coachman's House Gallery
August 14-November 13, 2016
Frederic Joseph Church, Plan of Olana, September 1886, watercolor on paper, OL. 1984.39. Collection Olana State Historic Site, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
The historic 1886 Plan of Olana is largely accurate, yet it contains one mystery: a structure labeled "Summer House". Summer houses were common in early American gardens and public landscapes, yet there is no documentary evidence about the style or form of this structure at Olana. Designers will present summer house concept sketches in response to Olana. This exhibition is organized by The Olana Partnership, in collaboration with the New York Chapters of The American Institute of Architects (AIANY) and the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA-NY).
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Evening of family-friendly comedy, magic on Feb. 17 to benefit health center
An evening of family-friendly comedy and magic is in store for patrons planning to attend a fundraiser for the Jefferson County Fourth Street Health Center being organized by the Young Ambassadors.
A dinner and evening of songwriter/comedian Heywood Banks' "crazy antics" and opening act magician Dennis Regling will be held Feb. 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Mingo Junction.
Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $30.
"We would love to see the community come out to help support the health center while enjoying a great dinner and good, clean fun," said Barb Steitz, co-chair along with Jaye Lynn Needham.
"Both Heywood and Dennis put on a squeaky clean show sure to please everyone," Steitz added. "We chose to have the show early so that families can enjoy the show and not be out late on a Sunday night."
Steitz said Banks is "a songwriter-comic-singer-poet-musician with a show that appeals to businessmen, yuppies, rednecks, kids and grandma." He intersperses his humorous observations of life with twisted, inventive, bizarre songs, sung and played in a variety of styles, from folk, to country to rock to pop and beyond, she said.
"He has been featured on Rolling Stone Magazine and People Magazine. He has appeared on 'Evening at the Improv,' 'Entertainment Tonight' and is a frequent guest on the Bob and Tom radio show," she said.
Regling's comedy magic show "is full of laughter and audience participation," according to Steitz. He is a master magician and balloon artist who has performed at the Victoria Vaudeville Theater in Wheeling, the International Children's Festival, the International Hamburger Festival and the National Chicken Wing Festival.
Ohio Catering will provide a buffet dinner with dessert. A cash bar will be available.
Tickets are available by contacting Steitz at (740) 283-7028. No tickets will be sold after Feb. 10.
The Young Ambassadors committee members are Steitz and Needham. Advisers are Anne Misselwitz, Rick Patterson and Mary Lou Jones.
For information, call (740) 283-7028 or (740) 283-7220 or visit www.heywoodbanks.com and www.magicdennis.com.


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This was my first practice cake. Just a box cake mix since this was just practice. Used Wilton's Snow-White Buttercream. Tip work leaves a lot to be desired but I did learn how to get a beautifully smooth base icing! (Sorry for the tacky colors-was just using up some opened colors I had.)
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Contestant #36: Shamoy Persad was asked to submit a personal video and answer key questions along with his submission to allow us to see his human side.
How has this competition affected you in a positive way?
This competition has affected me in many positive ways since the competition started more people are starting to reach out to me as in photographers and stylist, this opportunity has given me a lot of good exposure !
When was the last time you helped someone in need?
The last time I helped someone in need, usually I try to help people when I see people in need of help period but I would have to say recently I helped an elderly woman who was moving chairs in the food court at the mall for her and her husband to sit and eat, so I moved them for her.
How do you handle public scrutiny?
I handle it very well being the model with long hair I get a lot of bad talk and some good so I learned how to deal with things like that very quickly which is to ignore most of the negative things people will say.
What makes a model a model?
Didn't answer.
What makes YOU a model?
I am a very unique looking individual at first I thought modeling was just looking good in front of the camera which it is but there is much more to it like using angles being able to create emotions in the picture. What makes me a model is that I can take criticism which has helped me to learn and grow as a model.
What's your FAVORITE quote?
"Devil on my shoulders, the Lord is my witness"
What are your Top 3 Dream jobs/campaigns you would like to book and why?
Didn't answer.
Favorite food?
Favorite food has to be Roti. That's island food !
Dream place to travel?
Dream place to travel is Paris man I would love to visit there one day.
Workout Regimen?
My workout regimen is something I am very dedicated to. I workout everyday but I focus on different muscles and parts of my body each day.
Shamoy Persad, what's your Facebook, Twitter and Instagram?
Facebook: www.facebook.com/
-twitter: @shamoyyy
-instagram: @shamoyy
Are there any people you would like to personally thank?
YES! Big thank you to the whole OBVIOUS Magazine family. You guys let me be apart of this amazing competition and I am very grateful for the opportunity and cant wait to meet you guys.


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Those yarns look fine for baby pants or a number of projects. As far as needles, bamboo is nice. But it really is personal preference. For example, I prefer aluminum for straight needles or circulars, but if I'm using double pointed needles, I prefer bamboo because I feel it's not as slippery. You might try a Tuesday Morning store, they sometimes have nice deals on knitting supplies!
I prefer bamboo needles with most yarn because the aluminum are more slippery. i really dont like plastic at all, so i wouldnt recommend them!
mommy to zachary 4.6.08... and�3 angel babies�
my rainbow baby due�07.18.11
I think bamboo needles are really good to start off with because they are light and smooth, but not slippery. They are just more expensive than aluminum or plastic. Good luck and have fun!
Elise born 1/5/11 and Ava born 11/5/14 Married to Mike 2008; three furry kids, Ginger, Remy and Roamie


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5 Ways Persecution in Iran Has Backfired
Seeing Christians willing to suffer often draws unbelievers closer to Christ
"Scripture is clear that God often uses his people's suffering to advance his kingdom. In his providence, the Islamic regime's strategies to stamp out the Persian-speaking church in Iran have backfired—resulting in further church growth. Here are five examples." The Bible is full of stories reminding us that, whatever the opposition, God is always victorious. It's the story of Joseph... Continue Reading
Why Definite Atonement (Particular Redemption) Must Be True
The doctrine of definite atonement or particular redemption refers to the biblical truth that Jesus died on the cross only for His elect and actually procured their eternal salvation at Calvary
"What did Jesus actually accomplish at the cross? Did Jesus really save people or did Jesus make people savable by dying for them? What did the atonement achieve? The many words that comprise the theological range that describes what Jesus did on the cross all underscore that Jesus perfectly saved people by dying for them."... Continue Reading
12 Theses on a Christian Understanding of Economics
The Christian worldview reminds us that we must live with the recognition that we will give an account to the Lord for our stewardship of our resources
"Some economic systems treat the idea of private property as a problem. But Scripture never considers private property as a problem to be solved (see, for instance, the Ten Commandments). Scripture's view of private property implies it is the reward of someone's labor and dominion." Regrettably, many American Christians know little about economics. Furthermore,... Continue Reading
The State of Theology: Does Even the Smallest Sin Deserve Eternal Damnation?
Eight out of ten Americans have an incorrect view of sin
You can think of the views of sin and of Christ's person and work as an inverse relationship. Thinking less of sin, not grasping its full weight, means we necessarily think less of Christ and less of His work on the cross. When we see the full depth and heinousness of our sin, we exalt... Continue Reading
Andy Stanley Says Christian Unity Is More Than 'Hey, Can You Put Down Weapons For The Weekend?'
Stanley emphasized that "unity around who is Jesus is preeminent"
Stanley then paraphrased and explained what Christ meant by that prayer: "Father, I pray that they will all be in oneness just like We are in oneness. I pray that they will be in unity together, just like We are in unity together." Speaking to thousands of Christian leaders gathered for Catalyst Atlanta Oct.... Continue Reading
Sexual Morality in a Christless World
Sexual morality is undergoing a revolution as traditional morality gives way to something different
"Into the fray steps Matthew Rueger with his book Sexual Morality in a Christless World. Though the last few years have brought us no shortage of books on how to live on this side of the sexual revolution, Rueger offers something unique in examining and explaining the historical and cultural backdrop to the New Testament's... Continue Reading
Heaven is a Person
Heaven isn't about the place, it's about the Person
"God has given us some information about heaven, but consider how much more he has told us about himself! The Bible is stuffed with truths and stories about God's character, his demands, and his grace. When we complain that we don't know much about heaven, we're missing the point. God has told us gobs about... Continue Reading
5 Reasons To Teach Your Kids About The Reformation
I want my children to know that without the gospel, they cannot make sense of life in a fallen world
"During October we take a couple of nights each week in family worship to study the major figures and core issues of the Reformation. We've looked at the lives of John Calvin and John Knox, the burr in Martin Luther's saddle that drove him to nail his 95 theses, the five solas of the Reformation, even why I... Continue Reading
An Illustration of Repentance
Do we have a sense of what repentance looks like when God is working repentance in us?
In God's work in the believer, He takes a little time to bring the believer to an awareness that his course is actually a sinful one. Then there is the process of coming to a stop, the process of the turn itself, and the process of getting up to speed in faithfulness. But some sins... Continue Reading
3 Awful Features of Roman Sexual Morality
Whatever else you know about the Bible, it says this: It lays out a sexual ethic that displays God's intent in creating sexuality.
Our society is throwing off the last vestiges of the Christian sexual ethic and as it does so, we are once again outsiders and traitors who threaten to destabilize the whole system. As we insist that sex is to be limited to the marriage of one man to one woman we threaten the stability of... Continue Reading
Why Millennials Won't Build the Kinds of Churches their Parents Built
We can't treat Millennials as a homogeneous group. We have to minister to them as individuals, instead.
Millennials won't build the kinds of churches their parents and grandparents built. I don't know what kinds of churches they will build, but they'll be very different than what we've been used to in the last two generations. Here's why. Builders and Boomers took relationships for granted and needed to build structures. Millennials take the structures for... Continue Reading
A Curious Student Dug Through A Box In The Archives — And Unearthed A Centuries-Old Geneva Bible
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Crummé has traced the Bible's ownership back to Francis Fry, a 19th-century Bible collector in England. From Fry, the Bible apparently went to a London bookseller, who sold it to the Rev. Clarence Baerveldt, a pastor in Waldport and Yachats, who gave it to Lewis & Clark. Along the way, it's possible the Bible made... Continue Reading
The Death of the Apostles' Creed in Corporate Worship
Has using the Apostles' Creed or other creeds in corporate worship died a death by mere silence?
The creeds are a teaching instrument. Some churches are exposed to very little doctrine. These short creeds summarize concisely the fundamental doctrines of the faith. Once we repeat them over and over, week by week, they become part of our being. They are brief and succinct. They contain orthodox statements that we never forget. ... Continue Reading
What "Every Thought Captive" Means In Its Original Context
Did Paul have in mind, as he wrote 2 Corinthians 10:5, the transformation of Greco-Roman culture? If so it is not obvious.
The arguments to be destroyed are those of the Judaizers (as in ch. 3) and especially those of the self-exalting, self-described "Super Apostles," who were teaching a theology of glory (we may be sure that everything they did was said be "huge!" and "magnificent!" and "fantastic!") whereas Paul was a theologian of the cross. He... Continue Reading
InterVarsity Now Paying the Price for Mixed Message on Homosexuality
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is learning the hard way that, when it comes to homosexuality, you cannot straddle the fence.
And so, while InterVarsity did well to call for churches to reach out with sensitivity and compassion to the LGBT community and to recognize the struggles experienced by many true believers, they erred seriously by putting forth the mixed message of Marin and others, a message that surely was felt in InterVarsity's campus ministry as... Continue Reading
Evangelicals and Lust for Political Power – Beyond the Lesser of Two Evils
The logic of the lesser of two evils argument assumes that power is our primary objective.
As Christians we are called to witness to the lordship of Christ in everything that we do. And as Paul makes quite clear in Philippians 2, that does not mean seizing power and lording it over our neighbors, whatever the cost; it means humbling ourselves, taking up the form of a servant, and seeking justice... Continue Reading
How I Found Freedom From Gender Confusion (Part 2)
After decades of listening to lies, I was hearing the truth—and the truth really did set me free.
Some people know my past, some don't. I don't often talk about it, because, miraculously, it's not an issue anymore. I tell people if I need to, or if it might help someone, but not everyone in my church family needs or wants to know the details. The Bible tells them who I am—a sinner... Continue Reading
I Can Fumble And Strike Out Through Christ Who Strengthens Me
No one seems to quote Philippians 4:13 after he gave up the game-winning touchdown or struck out to lose the game; why quote it when you win?
Everyone has the tendency to compare the highlight reel of others' successes to our daily failures and lose heart. But baseball, for those of us who love it, provides a constant reminder that everyone (even the superstar) strikes out, but the game still goes on. Angell was right, "There is more Met than Yankee in... Continue Reading
Dying to Be Protestant: Oxford Martyrs' Day
On Oxford Martyrs Day it is worth asking: "What did Ridley, Latimer, and Cranmer die for?" Answered simply, they died for the Protestant faith.
On October 16, 1555, Bishops Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, having been tried at the University Church of St. Mary and condemned for heresy, were tied to stakes and burned alive. On March 21, 1556, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, primary author of the Book of Common Prayer and The Articles of Religion, also died at the... Continue Reading
LGBT Group Threatens Johns Hopkins Over Report That Science Doesn't Show People Are Born Gay, Transgender
The Human Rights Campaign threatens to penalize Johns Hopkins University if it does not denounce a report concluding there is little scientific evidence that people are born gay or transgender.
"Some of the most widely held views about sexual orientation, such as the 'born that way' hypothesis, simply are not supported by science. The literature in this area does describe a small ensemble of biological differences between non-heterosexuals and heterosexuals, but those biological differences are not sufficient to predict sexual orientation, the ultimate test of... Continue Reading
Why It Matters that the Reformers Were Pastors
Many of the Reformers were pastors; the Reformation was aimed at reviving dormant local churches.
The Reformation at its heart was a spiritual renewal movement, in which European churches and believers were revitalized through the recovery of the Scripture and the proclamation of the gospel. Evangelicals who care about the gospel, who are committed to the authority of the Bible, and who long for the renewal of the church will glean encouragement, learn lessons,... Continue Reading
Does God Forbid Images Of Christ?
Are images of Christ allowable in non-worship contexts?
I have defended the right of artistic representations of Christ. I have not defended – and in fact, stand against – images of Christ being used in worship. In Deuteronomy 4:15 God expressly warns Israel: "So watch yourselves carefully, since you did not see any form on the day the LORD spoke to you at... Continue Reading
I Was Pregnant, And Then I Wasn't
In the aftermath of a miscarriage, the loss of someone I never knew has been more devastating than I could have imagined.
Miscarriage means to carry badly. "A morbid expulsion of an immature foetus," according to the Comprehensive Medical Dictionary. But the cases where the body hasn't expelled the fetus are called "missed miscarriages." A double miss. You miscarried the baby, but you also missed the miscarriage altogether. The exam room where my husband and I... Continue Reading
Let Me Repeat Myself? – Part One
Why do they sing the same thing over and over again? Isn't once enough?
"Whether we're praising or we're praying, there are certainly numerous biblical examples of repeating the same words to God. Worship leaders use repetition as a tool to let important proclamations and/or petitions not just fly by without the intentionality they might warrant." One universal criticism of contemporary worship songs and the flannel-shirted people who... Continue Reading
Gulfstream Presbytery Overtures PCA General Assembly to Amend Westminster Confession 24 by Adding Two Scripture Proofs
The overture requests adding two Scripture proofs to clarify that the Westminster Confession of Faith 24.4 excludes same-sex marriage.
The Gulfstream Presbytery approved an overture at its October 2016 Stated Meeting, asking that Westminster Confession of Faith 24.4 be amended by the addition of two Scripture proofs that would explicitly exclude homosexual marriage. The overture will be considered by the 45th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America. The PCA General Assembly will... Continue Reading
Lifting Your Soul
What does it mean to lift your soul? How do you actually do this?
Lift your soul to the Lord by trusting him to teach you how to walk in his ways. Psalm 25 says directly and simply, "To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust" (Ps 25:1-2a). After asking that the Lord would not let him suffer shame from others,... Continue Reading
Taking Back Christianese #5: "Just Ask Jesus into Your Heart"
Despite the association with modern day revival-style churches, this phrase actually has a long pedigree, even in Reformed circles.
In this way, as noted above, this phrase can actually backfire on itself. While intended to prevent false conversions, it can (if misused) actually lead to false conversions. People can think they are saved because they "asked Jesus into their heart" with no awareness of how to evaluate their own spiritual condition. Some of... Continue Reading
Should Christians Feel Guilty All the Time?
I'm convinced most serious Christians live their lives with an almost constant low-level sense of guilt.
Most of our low-level guilt falls under the ambiguous category of "not doing enough." Look at the list above. None one of the items are necessarily sinful. They all deal with possible infractions, perceptions, and ways in which we'd like to do more. These are the hardest areas to deal with because no Christian, for... Continue Reading
Powerful Promises to Give Us Hope for Our Children
Let us pray regularly that Jesus would save each of our children, grandchildren and descendants and that each one would follow Jesus wholeheartedly as a disciple until the he returns.
Though Scripture doesn't absolutely guarantee their salvation, God gives us many strong reasons to pray and hope for our children. Charles Spurgeon urged parents to pray Isaiah 59.21, which I have written in my prayer notebook at the top of the page of requests for my family: "And as for me, this is my covenant... Continue Reading
Masculinity and the Priority of Love
The characteristic quality of the true man of God is a Christlike love
In Ephesians 5, the apostle sounds two abiding keynotes, one for the woman and for the man. The primary element for the woman of God is submission, and I recognise that that must be carefully and scripturally defined and worked out. Paul, in this passage, then moves on to the keynote for the man. And what... Continue Reading


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Neko Atsume is a collecting game developed by Hit-Point for Android and iOS. The game was released in October of 2014 and can only be played in single-player mode. It can be played and downloaded for free from the Play Store and App Store, but for more gold, you will need to make an in-game purchase. The game is originally Japanese, but users have the option of switching from Japanese to English anytime they want.
The Game
The main aim of the game is to attract different cats to the player's garden through good food and furniture. The player takes photos of cats in their game and in return, gets rewards for those photos. It is important to attract cats because when those cats leave a player's garden, they leave behind mementos or gold and silver, which is called fish in the English version of the game. Players can also remodel and renovate their garden. However, it won't have any effect on the numbers of cats that visit the garden and neither does it alter the furniture or food available. Neko Atsume doesn't have a definite ending. However, the cats only come to the garden if they see food in the player's garden.
Cats of the Game
At the moment, a player can collect from a variety of 49 cats. Out of these 49, 17 cats are rare and will come to your garden only if you have placed a specific item. All the rare cats have a unique interaction with their special item. What is fun neko atsume cheats rare cats this game is that the cats have been named after famous fictional and non-fictional characters and their names have a definite pun intended. Chairman Meow after Mao Zedong and Guy Furry after Guy Fieri being some of the famous names. The rarest cat in the game is Peaches, even though it isn't on the list of rare cats.
Neko Atsume is the recipient of the CEDEC Awards in the best game design category. GameSpot ranked it in its list of the Top 10 Mobile Games in 2015. The game was downloaded 10 million times on Play Store and App Store combined. Users have rated it as very addictive and find the cats cute. Owing to the popularity of this game, its developers and Google co-hosted a live video event on YouTube, named as the Real Neko Atsume. The game currently enjoys a 4.5-star rating on both Android and iOS worldwide. Its popularity has also resulted in many dedicated websites that have special Neko Atsume cheats goldfish section as many people want their garden and furniture to look the best.
Overall, it is an addictive and fun game that requires minimum skill and thinking. Hence, it is suitable for children. Cat lovers will love this game simply because the cats are so cute, and you would want them to be real so that you can cuddle and play with them in real life.