WB 26 Medicine Resource~ DNA

We continued our study in the Medicine Resource. We learned how the development of a child & how the genetic information not only determines the characteriscs but sometimes can cause abnormalties.

We just lost a baby his year so this study is the Lord's timing as always. I think its imporant for the kids undersand medically and still know that God is in control and there was a beauiful purpose for baby Heaven.

This is the kit I purchased . I have all the supplies but did not read the directions for the first experiment. We were all ready to go until we came to the directions and it stated to place the Denatured Alcohol in the freezer the night before :/ Oh well ,tomorrow is another day! I purchased this DNA kit from Timberdoodle and we look forward o finally begin tomorrow. I least I hope so :O)

http://www.timberdoodle.com/Genetics_and_DNA_p/645-660.htm

WB 26 Medicine Resource~ DNA

Today we continued our study in the Medicine Resource. We did #2 studying Mitosis & Meiosis. I had the older students diagram and label the phases. I planned on beginning the DNA experiments but did not get to them instead we ended up focusing on fixing errors in the Wisdom Booklet LA. They love hands on science projects so they are chomping at the bit. I will have to make an extra effort to do that tomorrow.

This picture of Nehemiah & Job next to Goliath was from last weeks Bible devotions. My hubby drew the basic shape then the kids colored & added the details. He was big enough the kids to all work on him. They tried to jump up and touch his chin then they really got an idea of just how big Goliath was and I sure would not want to face him. Through Christ all things are possible! Even the giants we face today!

WB 26 Medicine Resource~ DNA

We began our medicine resource today. How does genetics confirm that "two shall be one flesh"? The ultimate demonstration of "one flesh" occurs when a child is conceived. Christ takes 23 chromosomes from mom & 23 from Dad and they become one.

We will be spending the week studying Genetics & DNA. I love how the Biblical view introduces the study of DNA & Genetics. One of the beautiful purposes of marriage is to be fruitful & produce Godly seed for the Kingdom of Christ. This is so important that my children understand this because in toady's modern Christianity children have become a choice or a burden when in the Bible they have always been a blessing and a purpose. When blessings are listed in the Bible children are always listed first! Next time you read through the Bible I challenge you when blessing are given to pay attention to what is listed first.

We are looking forward to doing some experiments & lessons on Genetics tomorrow.Today I read the recommended book to the younger students DNA is here to stay. by Dr.Fran Balkwill to the younger students Here is a link for the book through Amazon. .http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_19?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dna+is+here+to+stay&sprefix=dna+is+here+to+stay

Dominic & Joe did a report on Genetic Engineering & gave their opinion on the subject

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The younger students remembered their Vacation Bible school song. I got DNA. I am fearfully and wonderfully made!