What is Operational Science?
Studies present day problems, with the Scientific Method.
First Step in the Scientific Method
First THREE days of Creation?
1- LIGHT
2- Oceans and Atmosphere
3- Dry Land and Plants
Scientist that studies the weather.
Meteorologist
What is the Creation Mandate?
"Fill the Earth and Multiply. Have dominion over the Earth."
What is Historical Science?
Studies the PAST, unobservable.
Last Step in the Scientific Method
Publish Results
4th, 5th, and 6th day of Creation Week?
4- Sun, Moon, Stars
5- Sea Creatures and Sky Creatures
6- Land Animals THEN Humans
Scientist that studies space.
Astronomer
Biblical reasons to use our dominion wisely.
-Take care of our neighbors.
-Use our resources wisely.
-Glorify God.
Compare Theory vs Law
Theories are thoughts & hypothesis, NOT proven.
Laws are PROVEN, describe something we all SEE in nature.
Why do we follow a scientific method?
For order, to know what you need to do to solve.
How long ago was Creation Week, if you make a timeline of everyone who lived in the Bible?
7,000 years ago!
Scientist that studies the ocean.
Marine Scientist
First and Second Greatest Commands?
1st - Love God with all your heart, soul, strength.
2nd- Love your neighbor as yourself.
Principle of Uniformity
What happens today must have happened in the past. It is the way we can study the past. Everything in science is consistent.
Why is research important in the scientific method?
To gain background information, so you can THEN make a hypothesis.
What is the Creationist reason for the Earth being made?
God SPOKE and the world was created. God creates anything from nothing (Ex Nihilo).
Scientist that studies the earth's crust.
Geologist
TWO examples of using the Creation Mandate?
-Advancing technology.
-Teaching other countries to create sustainable systems.
-Building wells, farms, etc.
Describe an example of Historical Science.
-Investigating how a mountain formed.
-How was the earth created?
1- Question
2- Research
3- Hypothesis
4- Gather Materials
5- Procedures
6- Test Experiment
7- Data
8- Conclusion
9- Publish Results
Do Creationists and Secular Scientists look at the SAME evidence? What is the difference?
SAME evidence but have different views of WHERE and WHEN the evidence came.
Scientist that studies surface and ground water.
Hydrologist
How is it BEST to help poor countries?
-NOT give them money or supplies that run out.
-TEACH them to create a lasting system.