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Natural Science - Year I

Unit 19: Early Christian views of nature

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Homework Assignment for Unit 19


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Homework for Unit 19: Early Christianity and Science

Reading

History Web Lecture: The Christian Fathers and Science

Science Web Lecture: Sound and Music

PARENTS NOTES


Chat Preparation Essay

Post your essay answer to the questions below to the Moodle Unit 19 Forum before chat. Log into the Moodle (if you are challenged, use your own Scholars Online userid and password), click on the Natural Science course link, and then on the forum link for this unit. Read any other forum postings.

What advantages did the early Christians see in studying pagan science? What were two drawbacks of studying or using pagan philosophies about nature?


Mastery Exercise

Log into the Moodle (if you are challenged, use your own Scholars Online userid and password), click on the mastery exercise for the unit, and attempt the mastery exercise at least once before chat. Bring any questions you have to chat. Then return and attempt the exercise as many times as necessary to achieve an 85% or better score.


Lab Exercise

Lab Instructions: Strings.

Labs are within two weeks of the discussion section; the extra time should allow you to find equipment or materials. Post your lab results to the class Lab forum, in the appropriate thread.


Unit Quiz

Take the quiz for this unit. Notice the times the quiz opens and when it closes and be sure that you complete it on time!