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<h3>Here you can find some curated education content just for you, on using Integrate, homeschooling, and more!</h3>


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<p>Check out this testimonial from Elizabeth Trotter, a missionary and home educator, on how Integrate filled a need for her family.</p>


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Susan Wise Bauer

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Christy Hemphill and her husband Aaron work as linguistic consultants on a minority language Scripture translation project in southern Mexico, where she homeschools her three children. Prior to her work in Mexico, she worked as an educator for eight years in various contexts including high school, museum education, college, and adult education. Christy has a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics/TESOL from Old Dominion University, and a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics/Bible Translation from the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics at Dallas International University.

Christy serves on the curriculum development team for <a href="https://biologos.org/integrate/">BioLogos Integrate</a> and on the BioLogos Advisory Council. She has also served as a moderator on the <a href="https://discourse.biologos.org/">BioLogos discussion forum</a> since 2015, and you can often find her there sharing her pursuit of good biblical exegesis and good science with anyone who wants to join in.

Christy Hemphill

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Need a little pep talk, new homeschooling parents? You can do this with all the right kinds of support and resources!

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New Homeschool Families, Welcome to the Club!

Whether you have very young children and are considering homeschooling as an option, or you are well on your way in your homeschooling adventure, there are curriculum options beyond the Young Earth Creationist position.

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How do I Homeschool from an Evolutionary Creation Perspective?

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Kendra Terpstra is a homeschool teacher with 15+ years of experience in education. She earned her degrees in Secondary Education, English and History at Central Michigan University and began her career teaching at a large urban high school in Michigan. For the past 8 years, Kendra has homeschooled her 3 children which has involved researching the varying curriculum options and approaches as well as modifying and supplementing curriculum to fit the needs of her children. In addition to her teaching experience, Kendra has worked on a variety of curriculum development projects, including <a href="https://biologos.org/biologos-integrate/">BioLogos Integrate</a>.

Kendra Terpstra

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This is Kendra's story of how she came to embrace Evolutionary Creation and how BioLogos became such an important part of her family’s life.

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The Evolution of a Homeschooling Mom

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Historian and educator Susan Wise Bauer talks about the state of alternative education today and reflects on the reciprocal relationship between devout theistic faith and careful science.

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A podcast that shows the harmony between Christian faith and current scientific discoveries by sharing the stories of interesting people who have found a better way of understanding science and Christian faith.

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Susan Wise Bauer | Homeschooling, History, and the Foundation of Science

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<div dir="auto">Mario A. Russo is a PhD in Theology (Science and Religion) candidate at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Director Emeritus of the Dortmund Center for Science and Faith in Dortmund, Germany. He is an ordained pastor who holds several degrees in both Christian theology and the biological sciences including a Doctor of Ministry from Erskine College and Seminary, as well as an Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology from the University of South Carolina. He has written and spoken on various platforms about issues related to science and faith for over 15 years. He lives in Greenville, South Carolina along with his wife and 2 children.</div>

Mario A. Russo

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An adult who grew up homeschooled shares the best ways Christian homeschooling parents today can foster a love for God, science, and curiosity in their children.

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Evolutionary Creation

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Science as Christian Calling

How to Use Homeschooling to Encourage Science

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Abigail McFarthing

Resilient learners and a robust faith can handle challenges. But the faith of this student was different—strong, but brittle; it did not have the resilience that comes through testing.

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College/University Professor

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Science, Christianity, and Homeschooling

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K-12 Resources on Science and Faith

Science and faith articles, book recommendations, curriculum, and more for homeschoolers, teachers, students, parents and school administrators.

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K-12 Educators Resource Center

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Melissa Bradley is an enthusiastic homeschool Mom to two fantastic children ages 12 and 16. She is married to a supremely patient husband even after twenty-five years of marriage! Shortly after switching from public to homeschooling, she decided to implement the classical model of education. She and her children joined a homeschooling community called Classical Conversations whose mission is, “To know God and to make Him known.” Melissa loves a hard workout, a hike with friends, creating something in the garage with a drill and wood, or watching a good movie.

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A homeschool mom provides thoughtful feedback on a biology curriculum supplement as someone who holds to a young earth creationist view.


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Young-Earth Creation

Pursuing Knowledge in Unexpected Places

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Ben McFarland teaches biochemistry and chemistry at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington. He grew up near Kennedy Space Center and wanted to be a paleontologist in the second grade. He received a dual B.S. in Chemistry and Technical Writing from the University of Florida and a Ph.D. in Biomolecular Structure and Design from the University of Washington. His research uses the rules of chemistry to redesign immune system proteins. In 2013 he received an Evolution and Christian Faith (ECF) grant from BioLogos to write A World From Dust: How the Periodic Table Shaped Life (Oxford University Press, 2016). He lives near Seattle with his wife Laurie and his children Sam, Aidan, Brendan, and Benjamin.

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Chemist Ben McFarland writes a letter to his 14-year-old son explaining the story of the universe's creation.

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General Science and Faith

Miracles &amp; Divine Action

A Letter to my Son about Creation

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If you are preparing to homeschool a high school biology student, it probably feels like there are too many options. To give you a framework for making decisions, we have outlined some considerations and options and provided links to helpful resources.

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A Homeschooler’s Guide to High School Biology

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“Hey, Mom and Dad, where do humans come from?” Christy gives some helpful dos and don’ts to help parents lead theological and scientific conversations with their children.


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Approaching Adam: Talking with Kids about Human Origins and the Bible

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Fiona Veitch Smith is the author of the <em>Poppy Denby Investigates</em> novels, and the<em> Young David</em> and <em>Young Joseph</em> series. <a href="https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk/shop/charles-babbage-and-the-curious-computer/"><em>Charles Babbage and the Curious Computer</em></a> is her first graphic novel for kids.

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Many children receive young earth teaching by default. An increase in children's literature about faith and science can help address the conflict narrative early.

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Bridging the Gap in Children's Books

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david Smith Headshot

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David I. Smith is Professor of Education and director of the Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning at Calvin University. He also serves as coordinator of the Global Faculty Development Institute and as Editor of the International Journal of Christianity and Education. David earned his B.A. at Oxford University, an M.Phil.F from the Institute for Christian Studies, Toronto, and a Ph.D. from the University of London. He writes and speaks widely on questions related to Christian education, and shares his work at<a href="http://www.onchristianteaching.com"> www.onchristianteaching.com</a>. His most recent book is <em>Digital Life Together: The Challenge of Technology for Christian Schools</em>.

David I. Smith

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Technology has helped our world develop tremendously, from the earliest tools to the newest electronic device. How is e-learning changing the landscape of education and how we learn?

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Digital Learning: How is it Shaping our Families?

In considering how to approach teaching children about Genesis 1-3, it can be helpful to ask what lessons about God and creation you want them to internalize at each stage of their development.

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Genesis &amp; Creation

How Do I Talk About Genesis With My Kids?

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Steph is a Christian who loves exploring children and young people’s exciting and challenging questions about how science and faith interact—ideally with the help of some fun and fiery science demos! In her current role as Youth and Schools Programme Co-Director at The Faraday Institute, she has seen many thousands of children and young people respond enthusiastically to these opportunities to explore science, faith and their interactions.

Steph studied Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, specialising in Conservation Science and Evolutionary and Behavioural Biology. Her faith and science inspire her to conserve and protect the world she believes God made. Having spent time studying wolves in Bulgaria and frogs and salmon in Canada, and working with people to reduce conflict with wildlife, she is particularly passionate about inspiring discussion and action to care for our world.

Steph Bryant

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When is the right time to start talking about the harmony of science and faith with your kids? How about now?


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Kids Have Big Questions, Too!

Start here for resources on teaching the big questions at home!