Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution

Description

Dr. Jobe Martin was a traditional evolutionist, but after years of medical and scientific training, some students challenged him to take a closer look at some animals. These animals were examples of creatures with such magnificent design that evolution couldn't explain. The very first creature Dr. Martin studied was the bombardier beetle. This particular beetle has a very effective defense mechanism. When it is threatened, it fires poisonous gas. If evolution were true, then the first time it would have developed this mechanism, it would have blown itself up. However, God gave it other chemicals to protect it. An evolutionist would say that this chemical had to be formed to help it survive, but if it had died before knowing to develop the chemical, it wouldn't have been able to evolve. All of the processes that a bombardier beetle has would have had to be in place already for it to survive its own explosion. Dr. Martin realized how many assumptions evolution made, and over time and further study become a Christian and a creationist. He now speaks about these "incredible creatures that defy evolution." Besides the bombardier beetle, Dr. Martin talks about giraffes, woodpeckers, brush turkeys, eggs/chicks, beavers, platypuses, garden spiders, geckos, chuckwallas, and even man. The conclusion talks about God and his ability to create all of the things he did. The first DVD runs approximately 46 minutes. The second and third DVDs present even more of these incredible creatures of God's design. - Melissa

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
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Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
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Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.