Sonlight Science Curriculum II EVERYTHING You Want to Know ... Basic Info + Common Concerns

I really appreciated this; as old Earth creationists it is so hard to find good Science curriculum that is solid on the science but doesn't dismiss God at the same time.

We're Orthodox Christians, and in Orthodoxy, we do not take a young earth view of the world. This is not a huge issue for me- but I do keep it in mind when it's being explicitly taught in some curriculums when it doesn't seem necessary. I would like to be able to discuss the matter with my kids in an open respectful way so they are informed.

Have you read “Science Geek Sam and his Secret Logbook”? It’s a kid’s book about a kid who’s a Christian and his uncle is a scientist. He goes to a Christian school and his friends all have a young-earth perspective but his uncle tries to explain to him that Science is not in conflict with God, he explains how science science helped him grow more in faith. The book focus on Sam navigating these two worlds and how they don’t have to come into conflict with one another. I just finished reading it myself, and will probably use it as a read aloud to my kids. I’d say it’s geared toward elementary kids, very easy language and funny episodes. Would love to see a review on it, if you have time and find it interesting.

Hi Angie! Your content is great, thank you for spending the time to put it out in the world. If you have the chance I would really like to hear more about how you helped your students see how evolution and creation could co-exist without having to refute one or the other.

As a fellow Christian science momma I really appreciate your review of this program! I have strong opinions on how science should be presented. I am definitely leaning towards purchasing this program for our science curriculum!

My main fear with using Sonlight is some people saying they were behind public school in science when they went to a public school after using Sonlight. I have an education degree, so the lack of assessments doesn’t necessarily scare me, just means more work. I really like the idea of using their history and science curriculums… But I’m wondering if I should use the book lists with TGATB that follows public school standards. Any conversation or discussion or feedback on this would be SO helpful. I’m not even homeschooling yet as my kids are not school age, but I totally plan to, and plan to use almost identical curriculum to what you use 😂. Was so happy to stumble on to your channel

Hi! I’m really enjoying your videos! Glad I found your channel. I have a 5 year old I’m homeschooling and I could use all the curriculum ideas! Side note, has anyone ever told you you look like the actress who played Susan in Chronicles of Narnia?? 🤗 Looking forward to more videos 😃

Hi Angie, you definitely peaked my interest in Sonlight’s science curriculum. I love all the engineering focus but with my science background I am still nervous about the religious aspect. I don’t want to teach new earth at all until high school. I feel that to be to be the best time for my family to learn some people believe this. Can I use Sonlight’s science while still avoiding the new earth topic all together? Would it be a nuisance to try to use it with this mindset?

Hi Angie, Are you familiar with Answers in Genesis? They have a lot of amazing research, resources, articles, fun things for kids and adults alike, regarding topics of faith, science, creation, evolution, etc. Love your channel!

Did you ever look at Noeo Science? I showed my son Sonlight D (which is what I thought he would pick), Noeo Chemistry 2, and Beautiful Feet's History of Science for his 4th- ish grade next year. He picked Noeo. I was wondering if you ever looked at these other literature based sciences and why you ultimately chose sonlight. Thanks!

Hi Angie. I have a question I hope you can help me with. We’re a secular family and want to present our children all facts and theories which modern science have brought to mankind. However it is very hard to find a quality secular science curriculum, especially which would ship to the UK. I have been looking at some neutral science curricula (eg Bookshark) but wonder if such thing as neutrality exists in science. Isn’t science interdependent, one field/topic interconnected with another ines. Can one stay quiet of say evolution theory within teaching evolution theory itself but can you totally stay quiet on it while teaching other topics? I don’t think you can and don’t that neutrality in science is possible. But I am not a scientist so wonder what your opinion on this is? Thanks!

Does each child need their own Sonlight science experiment kit if they are both doing the same Sonlight science program level or can 2 kids share 1 Sonlight science experiment kit?

Hi Angie! Love, love your channel, but I hope it doesn't become all about Sonlight! Would love to know how the rest of homeschool is going.