Learning Becomes Me

How science and faith work together is an important discussion point. Many people feel so strongly about these two individual subjects that they have a hard time finding balance or believing in both. But Albert Einstein said, "Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind." So do they work together or no? Let's see what we can find! CORE: Watch this short video about a scientist and cancer researcher, as well as this one highlighting a musician and physics-loving professor. Discuss the following questions with your family: Are science and faith independent of each other?  Why is there so much contradiction between the two?  With a parent's help or permission, search the following question, and then discuss it with the family: What is God's role in science?  Read one or more of these articles by yourself, with your family, or ask a parent to explain them to you: Science and Our Search For Truth 3 Mormon Scientists Explain

We had a fun day today learning about Holland, Hans Brinker and also bees.  We did some cross stitching - here are links for the supplies if you wanted your own set of everything we used:  Here are some  needles  but I got a set of 6 needlepoint/tapestry needles at Hobby Lobby for 1.59 and you could also use a coupon on top of that.  I get these little yarn balls - they are cheapest on Amazon and there are tons of sellers with different variety of colors. I bought the ones linked in December and we've doing weaving, cross stitch and crochet with them so far.  The plastic canvas can be found in many different sizes at any craft store by the yarn section.  I hope that helps! Next week we start studying the principle of faith and there are a ton of leaders who are great examples of faith from the founding fathers to Johann Gutenberg, William Bradford, William Tyndale, Martin Luther and Joan of Arc to name just a few.  We are going to focus on just two of these and maybe sprinkle i

It's our last week focusing on responsibility as a group,and we are excited to wrap it up by sharing thoughts and experiences from our family book, Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates . I hope that you are enjoying it! Please do any of the following Inspirements that you are able, and we will share them together. Listen, watch, or read at least 1 of these: 1.  https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=85U-77_5lWk  (music and pictures) 2.  https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=GP2OxBrdHTE  (music and pictures) 3.  https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=FZDS0icWY_Y  (read aloud book) Talk with your family, and answer any of these questions: 1. What were some responsibilities that Hans had? How did he show accountability?  2. What were some of Mother's responsibilities? How did she show accountability?  3. Did Gretel have any responsibilities? If so, what were they? How did she show accountability?  4. What do you love about the book? The history and geography of Holland? The lif