Elements of Faith

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044730
ISBN
9781683441809
Grade 7-9
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Charlotte Mason
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It's easy to see the brilliance of our Creator when you look upon the starry skies or a majestic tree. But when you look at a periodic table? I'll bet most of us (myself included) have rarely been inspired to spiritual thoughts by the sight of one. Of course, that could all change after reading this unique book. Author Richard D. Duncan provides readers an appreciation for both specific elements and their Creator though a discussion of each elements discovery and uses which neatly tie into a biblical application. Volume 1 of the series (I have been assured there is another volume in progress) starts at the very top left-hand side of the periodic table with Hydrogen and continues across the chart offering a two-page mini-lesson on each element. Each two-page spread includes a discussion of the element, its properties and its uses on the left-hand page, along with several bulleted facts relating to its name or discovery. The right-hand page relates the properties and/or uses of the element to a biblical lesson that we can take from the element. A short "quick quiz" follows, with several short-answer and multiple choice questions about the element (answers included at the end of the book). A final "response" closes each lesson and offers a short prayer or thought related to the biblical application. Although the lessons are short, the write-ups on each element are fascinating, especially when science history or uses for the element in the Bible are discussed. While you won't find much in the way of chemical concepts here (oxidation-reduction, electron levels, etc.) this is an easy-to-use, casual study of the elements that be enjoyed by any student of chemistry, or for the whole family to use as a tie-in to a chemistry course taught at any level. The book brought to mind Luke 19:40, where Jesus replies to Pharisees who are criticizing his noisy, exuberant disciples. '"I tell you," he replied, "If they keep quiet, the stones will cry out."' Jess

Publisher's Description of Elements of Faith

It's easy to see the wonder of God's creation all around us, but to truly appreciate the incredible design, organization, and creativeness of the Creator, you have to delve into the elements that make up our world. Here is a one-year, junior high curriculum that does that and more, including uplifting biblical applications, weekly readings, activities, and quizzes.

Those reading through this chemistry course will discover

  • The connection between helium and the sun
  • The biblical gems that represent wisdom, the kingdom, and God's presence
  • Why silver can be called the "element of redemption"
  • The element with two names — one name from a Greek myth and the other from a famous explorer — discovered in ore from Connecticut
  • Spiritual applications for all of the major elements in the Periodic Table

The study of the Periodic Table of Elements reveals that these atomic microscopic building blocks are more than just scientific odds and ends. Each and every one is an opportunity to celebrate the power, wisdom, order, and ingenuity of our Creator!

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Brand:Master Book Publishers
Author:Richard Duncan
Grades:7-9
ISBN:9781683441809
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:1.125
Weight in Pounds:2.7813
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Rated 5 out of 5
May 14, 2022
Elements of Faith
My daughter has really enjoyed using Elements of Faith! It is approachable, has a great way to remember the elements, and has faith-strengthening lessons. It is not too arduous, and it is perfect to supplement our Chemistry studies.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 3, 2010
Ive done chemistry when I was in high school But it was never as fun as this book can be Mind you I wasnt a Christian back then and I never thought about applying chemistry or any other kind of science to Gods wonderful design but chemistry wasnt as fun as I would have expected So when I discovered this book and previewed some pages I got really excited because not only do you get information about the elements but you also get information about Bible times and the Bible as well Now I can reconnect with chemistry and discover the elements I have learned under new lenses which are "faith"Each element has a Scripture at the top of the page The author also took the time to identify the position of the element in the periodic table On the left side of the first page you will have specific data about the element like how it was discovered the origin of its name where it can be found and so on Then there is a box called analysis where you get more information about the element For example for sodium you will read about the fact that today salt is not an expensive commodity but that in Jesus days it was You will learn what was done with salt back then  preservative antiseptic exertion flavor and it causes thirst Each of these are linked to some verses from the Bible It is indeed quite interesting On the second page you will come upon the reaction box In the case of sodium (or salt) you will read about being a witness in the world Also included in this page is a quick quiz based upon the information on the elementFinally each element has a response at the bottom of the second page This response section will motivate you to apply what you have read about the element and teaching lesson from it into your life It concludes with a little prayer that you can sayThis book covers the first 50 elements found in the periodic table It also gives you about 10 fun experiments to do with some of the elements like water helium borax and so on You will make slime discover the protective ability of fluoride study the calcium and collagen in bones and much more Im so excited about this book that I cant wait about doing some of the experiments with my kids In fact I think it is time to cook a chicken so we can study the bones! Now I hope and pray that the author will write Vol 2 of Elements of Faith real soon because I am quite curious about the rest of the elements not covered by this bookIf you are wondering how to cover chemistry with your children this book will present the fifty elements in a clear way and you will have fun doing some of the experiments with your kids I strongly recommend this book for homeschoolers or for chemistry students
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Why did you choose this?

Love that it is chemistry at junior high level. Sounds like it has a great deal of information without being overwhelming.

The preview of the devotional text in each lesson. Our family finds curriculum hard to find where our faith is fully incorporated into the learning material and referenced back to what is typically learned.

We needed a change of pace for Chemistry, and this looked exciting because it integrated faith with the most practical of the chem concepts, the Periodic Table.

Bible based and looked very interesting.