- Learn Spanish online.
Are you worried about learning a foreign language without having the chance to engage in real conversations using that language? This company has the solution: meet with a teacher and other students in a virtual classroom that allows you to actually speak with the teacher and the other students as if you were all on a conference call.
- Fossil-Hunting Opportunities for Students
Do you want to see what it’s like to do field work in paleontology? Over the years, several creationist organizations have offered programs through which students can hunt for fossils in a variety of places. Here is a partial list of those organizations. You can learn about the fossil hunt activities at their websties:
FACT
Adventure Safaris
Creation Studies Institute
Dr. Parker’s Creation Adventure Museum
For a longer list of organizations and various kinds of creation-oriented field trips, you can look here:
Northwest Creation Network
- An Interview with Dr. Wile
Click the above link to hear an interview with Dr. Wile. (10 MB)
- Yes, Virginia, Greenland was once Green.
Scientists looked in the mud under more than a kilometers of ice in Greenland and found the remains of a lush, temperate forest. Based on the diversity of fossil remains, it is estimated that Greenland at one time had a summer temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Of course, if that were to happen today, it would be blamed on “human-induced global warming.” I wonder who was emitting so many greenhouse gases back then?
- If you can’t refute their arguments, try to silence your critics…
Dr. George Taylor is the head of the Oregon Climate Service, which is based at Oregon State University. As a result, he holds the position of “State Climatologist.” Rather than giving in to hype, Dr. Taylor looks at the data. As a result, he understands that the current global warming hysteria is nonsense. This does not sit well with Oregon governor Ted Kulongoski. As a result, Kulongoski wants to strip the title of “State Climatologist” from Dr. Taylor (a title he has had for 16 years) and give it to a political crony who will spew the “party line.” According to the journal Science, the state climatologists of Virginia and Delaware are in a “similar fix” [Vol. 315: 1201, 2007]. Isn’t it sad that politicians would rather use their political power to suppress the scientific opposition instead of learn the truth about climate change?
- No Recent Global Warming in the Oceans.
While global warming activists continue to shut their eyes to the data, science continues to indicate that there is no global warming. The latest data set comes from the ocean. Initially, data indicated that the upper levels of the ocean cooled from 2003-2005. A reanalysis of the data now shows no cooling, but also no warming. This is a problem for global warming hysteria, as global climate models (used to predict global warming) predict a constantly rising ocean temperature.
- Why are Autism Rates Rising?
It is well know that autism rates rose significantly between 1975 and 1995 and are still on the rise. While anti-vaccination advocates have been misinforming the public in their attempt to blame this rise on vaccinations, people who are interested in learning the REAL cause for the rise have been doing serious scientific studies. The most recent one indicates that men over 40 are almost 6 times more likely to have an autistic child than men under 40. Since the average age at which men father children has been on the rise for some time, this study points to what is at least a partial explanation for the rise in autism over the past two generations.
- Scientists show that the genetic code is one in a million!
It takes three nucleotide bases on DNA to code for an amino acid. Since there are four possible nucleotide bases (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine), there are 64 possible three-nucleotide combinations. However, there are only 20 amino acids in the proteins of life. As a result, there is a lot of redundancy in the genetic code. This redundancy is actually a good thing, as it reduces error in genetic translation. However, there are many ways that DNA could code for amino acids. In this study, scientists tested 1,000,000 alternative genetic codes to see how efficient the actual genetic code is as compared to other plausible genetic codes. In their analysis, only one theoretical code out of a million was more efficient than the one that actually exists. The more data that come in, the more faith it takes to be an evolutionist!
Contrary to popular belief there are many sports opportunities available to homeschooled students. HSLDA's State Resources' page has homeschool resources listed by state. Many of the states have sports opportunities listed there.
This is the official site for the organization that allows homeschool baseball teams to compete nationwide. Several states have leagues already.
This is the official site for the organization that allows Christian homeschool basketball teams to compete nationwide. If you are interested in such a competition, subscribe to their newsletter.
Renowned University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill paleontologist Dr. Alan Feduccia published a detailed study of supposed "feathered dinosaur" fossils that many paleontologists have hailed as proof that dinosaurs evolved into birds. In his study, Dr. Feduccia says that what paleontologists have claimed were fossilized "protofeathers" were, in fact, just remains of collagen (a protein) fiber meshworks. In his study, he says, "Our findings show no evidence for the existence of protofeathers..." [Feduccia A, Lingham-Soliar T, Hinchliffe JR., "Do feathered dinosaurs exist? Testing the hypothesis on neontological and paleontological evidence", J Morphol. 2005 Nov;266(2):125-66]. Interestingly enough, in the press release linked above, he says the very fact that such nonsense exists indicates, "...we are truly witnessing the beginnings of the meltdown of the field of paleontology..." Please note that Dr. Feduccia is not challenging the hypothesis that birds evolved. He is just pointing out that the currently popular view has no serious data supporting it.
While anti-vaccination advocates are busy misinforming the public that vaccination is somehow connected to autism, people who are actually serious about finding the REAL cause of autism are making advances. This study indicates that a boy with autism has fewer neurons (nerve cells) in his amygdala (a specific part of the brain) than a boy without autism. Of course, the question now becomes whether or not there are fewer neurons to start with or if the number declines as an autistic boy develops.
- An online "debate" about obesity.
Sue Widemark thinks that there is no clear link between obesity and health problems. Dr. Wile thinks that obesity is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, and certain forms of cancer. This link leads you to an online "debate" between the two. Unfortunately, Ms. Widemark dropped out of the debate before it was over, but the debate is illustrative, nevertheless.
- Homeschoolers are academically superior in the UK, just as they are in the US.
This study from the UK focuses on homeschooled children 4-5 years of age. Not surprisingly, when a standardized tool used to measure the academic level of such students was applied to homeschooled students, the homeschooled students scored much higher than their traditionally-schooled peers. As the author states, "...the home-educated four and five-year-olds demonstrated high levels of ability and good social skills." This is not surprising to anyone who has spent any time looking at the data related to homeschooling.
- A Chemistry Poem.
This limerick was written by a student who is using the chemistry course. It struck me as very funny. I hope you enjoy it as well.
- One of the most important pictures ever taken.
If you ever wanted stunning visual evidence that babies in the womb are truly living babies in every sense of the word, look at this picture. It was taken during in-utero surgery of a baby that had been in the womb for only 21 weeks. The picture captures the touching moment in which the baby's tiny little hand grasped the surgeon's finger. The pro-abortion community clearly has no excuse.
- Exciting advance in understanding the real cause of autism!
Although anti-vaccination activists and irresponsible politicians are trying to blame autism on vaccinations, the medical community is searching for the real cause of autism. This article discusses an exciting breakthrough in the search!
- Vaccines: the REAL story
The anti-vaccination movement is the product of bad science, lies, and misrepresentations. I put this page together because I have noticed an alarmingly high percentage of homeschoolers who have bought into those lies and misrepresentations.
- New Study Confirms Benefits of Circumcision.
It has become popular to doubt what has been demonstrated by countless studies since the early 50's: male circumcision protects the female population from cervical cancer. However, the latest study on the subject demonstrates a clear link between lack of circumcision and high infection rates of HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer.
- Biblical Worldview.
This website is a compendium of resources related to maintaining a Christian world view. The topics discussed range from bioethics, creation science, and environmentalism to history, economics, and government.
- A Computer Science Course for Homeschoolers.
This website advertises a computer science course written by computer professionals and homeschooling parents. If you are looking for an introduction into word processing, web page design, and basic programming, you should check out this site.
- Access Research Network
This website is dedicated to the Intelligent Design Movement. It has some great graphics comparing the predictions of evolution to the data, and it has great articles by Behe, Johnson, and the like. An EXCELLENT site.
- The Young Earth Creationist Club
This website has some great audio that you can listen to for free. It also has a good list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the creation/evolution controversy. Check out the link to the 50 surveys. Very encouraging!
- Barb Shelton's "Homeschool Oasis"
Barb Shelton is the author of "Senior High - A Home-Designed Form+U+la." This "oasis" on the internet is full of encouragement, ideas, hope, and practical helps for homeschoolers (all ages), and also has many personal pages. Barb's specialty is encouraging and equipping parents to homeschool all the way through high school, but her focus on "true education" and "hearing God's voice over the many loud voices of the world" is for all homeschoolers, especially those starting out or burning out. Barb invites us to "Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, cozy up, and come visit for a while!"
- Equipping and Training Christians
This is Mike Riddle's site. He is a mathematician with an education degree who has been doing creation-related ministries for more than 20 years. He give talks around the nation, trying to equip students, pastors, and Bible study leaders to talk with conviction regarding the creation account in the Bible. You should check his speaking schedule to see if he is coming to your area!
- Heroes of History
This site is really cool. It gives biographical information on many heroes like Corrie ten Boom, Florence Nightingale , Mother Teresa, John Wesley, C. S. Lewis, and many, many more. There is also a great feature about the values of heroes and how we can be heroes as well. This is an EXCELLENT resource for homeschoolers in the area of history, character, and values!
- Media Angels
This site offers creation curriculum for the home school. It is written for three distinct grade levels (K-4, 4-8, and 9-12). The curriculum is very good, it is experiment/activity-oriented, and provides a lot of flexibility. It is also completely creationist! The authors are both homeschoolers. One has an elementary education degree and the other a degree in geology. Their training and experience have combined to help them produce great materials for solid education.
- New Study on Homeschooling Shows That It's the Best!
This is the largest homeschool study ever done. It shows that homeschoolers are academically superior to their public AND private school counterparts. The difference is astonishing and INCREASES the longer the student is homeschooled. This study is particularly strong, as it avoids the self-selection problems that critics have raised in regards to other studies.
- Creatia
This site is dedicated to presenting the most comprehensive and latest scientific debate about our origins as well as the evidences in favor of a Creator/Intelligent Designer.
- Wisdom's Gate
This site is dedicated to homeschooling from a biblical world view. They are best known for their publication, Home School Digest. This quarterly magazine has in-depth articles for homeschoolers, typically geared towards serious homeschoolers who have been at it for a few years. Their content is often geared towards those with teenage students.
- Cornerstone Resource Center
A very nice site containing a wealth of information for homeschoolers. It concentrates on classical Christian education, in the tradition of Charlotte Mason. You could spend a LOT of time here!
- Christian Homeschool Forum
A ministry of the Christian Interactive Network, this page has 23 message sections, 10 libraries, conference rooms, and chat & group discussion capabilities, all in a private atmosphere filled with love & fellowship, encouragement & help, information & suggestions. There are also plenty of resource lists here.
- Reasons to Homeschool
A web article that discusses reasons to homeschool. There are many interesting links embedded in the reading. You could spend a LOT of time here!
- Reasons To Believe
A good site for Christian Apologetics. Although its founder believes in an old earth despite the overwhelming amount of data against such an absurd idea, there is still much valuable information here.
- Stand to Reason
A ministry dedicated to equipping Christians to rationally engage others about the truths of Christianity.
- Answers in Genesis
This organization is THE authority in the Creation/Evolution debate. It is Ken Ham's ministry, and I consider it the most effective at communicating the truth of Creation.
- Christian Answers
This site is the compilation of several Christian Apologetics/Creation-Evolution organizations. There is a LOT to be learned here.
This history curriculum really makes the subject come alive. Her "What in the World's Going on Here?" series are just fabulous
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