Pandia Press Presents: Why Neutral Science isn’t Neutral, with Blair Lee (Ep #63, 6/4/16)

Savvy Homeschool Moms Podcast

(Show recording is at the bottom of the page) In this episode, the moms share the final part of their 2 part Secular Science Resource series, with an interview with Pandia Press author and scientist Blair Lee: Why Neutral Science isn’t Neutral.Links in this Episode:Beckie’s new pencil sharpenerWhy the earth is heating so fastBlair Lee’s BlogBlair Lee’s Facebook pageSEA Homeschoolers Facebook pageSEA Homeschoolers BlogHome|School|Life MagazineREAL Science OdysseyInfo from this Episode:Secular science curricula and programs present the accepted facts, principles, models, and theories explaining how the natural and physical world works as recommended by a majority of practicing experts in that area of science. Science curricula and programs should not exclude or misrepresent scientific facts, principles, models, or theories that are considered core ideas in the field.Specifically, science curricula and programs will not be reviewed if they do the following:Minimize, misrepresent, or omit accepted scientific facts, principles, models, or theoriesIncorporate religious philosophy into the curriculum or programPoliticize science issues in a way that misrepresents the issuesWhat to look for in science coursesThe inclusion of evolutionIs the word design used in place of the word evolutionIs the word created or creation used when discussing how organisms, the universe, or matter came into existence? Organisms evolved; they were not created.Know your definitions – Science theory – A scientific theory is a widely accepted explanation of something observed in science. Theories are based on experimentation, observation, and reasoning—the scientific method.Scientific model – A scientific model is a simplified representation of a real system. Scientific models make it possible to study large, complex scientific principles and systems. Scientific models use the scientific method. Books in this Episode:Tina:Together ~ Rick Riordan books:The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson #4)The Last Olympian (#5)The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus #1)The Son of Neptune (#2)The Mark of Athena (#3)Other:A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson BurnettMaeven (age 15) ~A Tale of Time City by Diana Wynne JonesSojourner Truth: Ain’t I a Woman? by Patricia C. McKissackEscaping Peril (Wings of Fire #8) by Tui T. SutherlandHistorical picture books/quick reads:The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom by Bettye StroudHenry’s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen LevineThe Daring Escape of Ellen Craft by Cathy MooreThe Civil War: An Interactive History Adventure by Matt DoedenTyren (age 10) ~Colossus Rises (Seven Wonders series #1) by Peter LerangisLost in Babylon (#2)Tomb of Shadows (#3)Curse of the King (#4)The Legend of the Rift (#5)The Golden Door (#1, Three Doors trilogy) by Emily RoddaThe Silver Door (#2)The Third Door (#3)Me ~Little Women by Louisa May AlcottThe Orphan of Ellis Island by Elvira WoodruffWaterfall (River of Time #1) by Lisa Tawn BergrenCascade (#2)Torrent (#3)A Window Opens by Elisabeth EganThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanAmerican Gods by Neil GaimanBeckie:Me ~Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzHex by Thomas Olde HeuveltNecronomicon by HP LovecraftGeek Parenting: What Joffery, Jor-El, Maleficent and The McFlys Can Teach Us About Raising A Family by Stephen SegalComixology UnlimitedDani – (age 13) The Fault in Our Stars by John GreenLinks of the Week:Beckie: We Are Teachers Tina: Burning Cargo–sadly, this game died when Flash went away.This Episode Sponsored by:Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com. ]]>