With the vast majority of the nation’s schools closing for COVID-19 fears, yet another weakness of classroom education has been unveiled. Many schools have closed for two, three, four weeks, and even more. This brings about such a disruption in education that states are halting their state-imposed standardized testing. Since classroom-based schools often “teach toward…
Blowing up a balloon can leave you out of breath after a while. But what if you let science do the work for you? Today’s science activity is probably one that you’ve heard of before because it is a great way to observe the effects of a chemical reaction. You only need a few simple…
Lava lamps have been a staple in teenage bedroom decor for many years. They are fascinating and fun to watch. But how do they work? In this fun activity, you will see how density can create lava-like effects when different substances are put together. All it takes are a few household items, and you are ready…
By: Hannah Graves, JNDA Teacher Whenever a chemical reaction occurs, molecules break bonds with each other and form new bonds with other molecules to create a new substance. We can usually see the outcome of this, but it is impossible to see the entire process with the naked eye. This magic milk activity will give you and…
By: Hannah Graves, JNDA Teacher Oobleck has been a science-class favorite of mine ever since I first encountered it in the 6th grade. With only a few simple ingredients, you can create this amazing quicksand-like substance that you won’t be able to stop playing with! Materials: 1 cup of cornstarch ½ cup of water Food coloring (optional)…
By: Hannah Graves, JNDA Teacher It happens every year. You and your family are enjoying a wonderful summer, full of grill-outs by the pool, vacations, and exciting new adventures; then – bam! – out of nowhere, the start of school is here. When school “sneaks” up in this way, it takes a long time to get back…
Dr. Randy White Language plays a powerful role in the study and interpretation of God’s word. Since most students of the Word do not have a functional knowledge of Greek or Hebrew, it is essential that they do have a working knowledge of English. In order to achieve the most accurate reading of scripture, the…
Dr. Randy White The American Educational-Industrial System called Public Schools is so broken it almost cannot be fixed. But, if someone were to try reforming education, here is the route that should be taken. First, I should note that the problem may not be seen in individual teachers, school administrators, or even school districts. The…
By Hannah Graves, JNDA Teacher If you’ve listened to the media or political buzz in the recent years, it’s no doubt that you’ve heard about the notorious Common Core State Standards Initiative. Met with both praise and great disdain, these federal education standards were originally adopted (both partially and as a whole) by forty-seven out…
We realize that students have a variety of needs and that some students only need one course. We do offer a single course option. A student may take up to three single courses per semester in the single-course plan. Why use the single course option? Here are some reasons you might choose the single course…