“The Christian faith of the early scientists gave them more than presuppositions; it also gave them motivation. They believed that in studying nature they were discovering the wisdom and power of the Creator and were thus honouring Him.” James F. Jekel
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As part of their learning, students will study the various forms of organisms that inhabit freshwater and marine habitats. From the smallest sea urchin to the largest shark, students will understand the features that assist classification of organisms into their various classes. The students will look at the features that make up freshwater and marine environments and study the of human impact such as overfishing as well as using aquaculture as a means of bringing families out of poverty. They will conduct various scientific practicals including dissections as well as a field trip to a marine habitat where they will use techniques for surveying aquatic organisms.
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“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” Job 12:7-10