Creation through the Flood

 

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Please Note: This unit introduces the concept of evolution. I highly recommend that you teach your children about evolutionary theory. If you learn to discern the facts about evolution and even have a laugh over the reasoning of evolutionists, your children will too. If you fear it, your children will eventually wonder what you are "hiding" and be more open to its fallacies. Take a lesson from Job and do not fear the subject, but meet it head on and teach your children to, too. (Job 3:25, "For the thing which I greatly fear comes upon me…")

For your information: All scientists who are believers in Christ believe that God created the world and that evolutionary theory is false; however, some of these scientists believe that God created the world in a literal 7-days, others believe that each day of creation was a 1,000 years, and others believe in a "gap" theory in which God created the world one day and then thousands and thousands of years later created man. In the resource section below, I have tried to provide information on which creation time-theory a work is based upon. This unit is based on The Checklist.

Index and Recommended Lesson Plan:

Directions:

This unit has been designed to be completed in three weeks, covering two, 1 - 3 hour lessons per week. This is a very short introduction to the subject. For a more detailed study, customize the unit to the length you desire by choosing how much material you cover and how long you take to cover it. More than enough materials is suggested so that you can pick and choose what will work for your family.

A history based unit should include a timeline study of the major historical events, a biographical examination of the major people living in these civilizations, an investigation into the major discoveries or accomplishments of each civilization, an understanding of specific terminology, and map and culture studies of the various civilizations and their modern counterparts. Follow up with a review lesson and quizzes, if desired. Read over General Directions for Cindy's Unit Studies for more information. For additional help in this area, The Checklist includes a list of major events, major people, discoveries/accomplishments, terms, culture studies, and much more.

Unit Project Suggestion:

Create a notebook for each unit. Include a timeline, map studies, biographical sketches, dictionary of terms, copies of worksheets and composition projects, and photos of crafts or other hands-on projects. At the end of each year, select a representative sample and place in your child's portfolio.

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Recommended Resources:

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Creation vs. Evolutionary Theory and The Purpose of God's Creation (2 Weeks, 4 Lessons)

Reading Suggestions:

Internet Research and/or Activities (Note: Please read through Bible Studies listed below before assigning to your children to make sure they agree with your family's faith.)

Activities:

Video Recommendations:

  • Evidences for Creation by Dr. Carl Baugh. Available from Kenneth Copeland ministries. ISBN 157562088X. (6th+)

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Sin, the Fall of Man, and the Results of the Fall (1 Lesson)

Reading Suggestions:

  • Read Genesis 2:15-chpt. 3, Romans 3:23, John 3:16-17
  • Read I Want to Know about God, pages 22-31, Sin, the Fall, and Salvation

Internet Research and/or Activities: (Note: Please read through Bible Studies listed below before assigning to your children to make sure they agree with your family's faith.)

Activities:

Video Recommendations:

  • The Story of Creation - Video Journey back to the beginning of the world as God brings forth the Earth, fills its waters and lands with plants and animals and, finally, crowns His creation with the first man and woman. Then, join Adam and Eve as they explore the earth paradise of the Garden of Eden--and discover what happens when they accept a serpent's offer of forbidden fruit! Color. 30 minutes. PreK-5+

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Noah and The Flood (1 Lesson)

Reading Suggestions:

  • Read Genesis 5:28 - 9:1
  • Read Kidatlas pages 10-11, Noah and the Ark, Mt. Ararat.
  • Read Noah's Ark and the Ararat Adventure by John Morris. Join geologist John Morris in a daring climb up this ancient mountain to uncover clues and explore areas of reported ark sightings! Color photos. You'll also discover the Biblical view of the world before the flood, the age of dinosaurs and humans, and much more! 64 pages. Highly recommended for family reading.
  • Noah's Ark & the Great Flood by Gloria Clanin. 32 pages. PreK-4th.

Internet Research and/or Activities (Note: Please read through Bible Studies listed below before assigning to your children to make sure they agree with your family's faith.)

Activities:

Video Recommendations:

  • Noah's Ark, Greatest Adventure Video Series . A great series of videos for kids of all ages. ISBN 8474003865.
  • The Search For Noah's Ark, Video Join Dr. John Morris as he journeys to Mt. Ararat in search of Noah's Ark. Study the "mystery photo," the "unidentified object," the "Ark cave," the "boat-shaped formation," and other possibilities. Witness the archaeological discoveries, and ponder the implications of a potential discovery. 6th+

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Map Study (1/2 week, 1 Lesson)

Internet Research and/or Activities (Note: Please read through Bible Studies listed below before assigning to your children to make sure they agree with your family's faith.)

Activities:

Review and Assessment (1 Lesson)

Be sure to enter these topics on your copy of The Checklist.

Please let me know if any of these links do not work. Email: cindy@howtohomeschooltoday.com.

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