As an elementary education major who will be entering a Lutheran classroom next fall, curriculum, pedagogy, subject-specific methods, and a Christian approach are of great interest and importance to me. These things all apply to science, as it is a subject I will be teaching! Our SCI 202 discussions on how we teach and learn science truly piqued my interest, so my links & resources are focused on how the Nature of Science relates to elementary education & our developing understanding of science throughout the educational process.

5 Questions to Ask When Teaching Science from a Biblical Perspective – This article provides excellent rationale & guiding questions for the study of science, specifically in the eyes of a Christian. I love how the points emphasize how we learn more about God through exploring His world & connect the ideas to Scripture.

We’re Teaching the Scientific Method Incorrectly – This article supports some of our class discussions. I love the graphic provided about what science actually looks like, along with the emphasis on “doing science” and thinking beyond a “linear” process.

Will New Science Standards Improve Elementary Science Education? – This article opens by explaining how science is important for reading, math, and critical thinking skills – it is so important to include in the curriculum! The article continues to discuss how inquiry & the building of models are components of the new standards designed to amplify science in elementary schools.

Making Sense of the String Theory (TED Talk) – This video helped me to make a little bit more sense of the String Theory that we talked about in class. I appreciated the ant visual (around the 7:00 mark) and the graphics throughout (specifically around 10:30) to give me more background knowledge.

What Science Is Really Teaching Us – “What science is really teaching us is that God’s glory is clearly visible.” This article provides great support for the wonder we experience when we study God’s power evident in creation.