Since I last posted we finished the Renaissance study, Science resource, Authority Through Accuracy, & Law resource. Next week we will do the Medicine Resource and finish WB26.
Today they did the project studying Genetic Engineering. Since we are making a lapbook this WB I will be having them make mini-books studying genetics etc.
One of the interesting things I found in studying the Renaissance time is the study of humanism. It amazes me the Christian homeschool movement and curriculum that is founded on the humanistic teaching instead of the Bible. The Lord has opened my eyes to this and it lead for me to discuss this with my children.
Humanists in the Renaissance times we scholars & artists who studied subjects to understand the problems of the world.. These subjects that are called humanities were:
- literature,
- philosophy,
- arts
- history.
These subjects in themselves are not wrong to teach unless used with humanistic teaching & books. The humanistic view was re birthed from Ancient Greek & Roman cultures which we know was opposite of the Christian world. This movement has become popular in the homeschool world and the humanistic knowledge is the foundation of the education instead of the word of God. Some of the curriclim are even under the name of Christ. I praise God He has opened my eyes to this as we studied the Renaissance period and I soooo thankful He opened the door for us to use the WB. I look forward to go full steam ahead for the rest of the school year!
God is so good!
