Lesson 10: To the edge of the atmosphere - and beyond!

Textbook:

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Introduction:

These lessons are geared for middle students. The lessons in the book contain questions for each chapter. We will point to articles on our website which go along with those lessons. We will also supply Scripture as often as possible to go along with the lesson. Parents should start with the Scripture lesson. It is important that parents prepare themselves by reading the stated pages prior to having the student read the weekly assignment. If a child is not able to read yet, parents may wish to read the text to the student.

Read:

Pages 142-153

Scripture:

Psalm 95:5
Psalm 33:5
Numbers 14:21

Activity:

For older students: Study the various types of ‘rockets’ that have been used in the space exploration program of the United States. The NASA Web site has several history sites. (CAUTION: The NASA Web site does contain evolutionary material.)

You may also want to read more about Jim Irwin (mentioned in this lesson) from the book, Flight of the Falcon (right)

Additional articles:

Who invented jet propulsion?

The Moon: The light that rules the night

Moon dust argument no longer useful

Problems for ‘giant impact’ origin of the moon (for older students)