MQ, or any other astronomy folks

Post by **tnf** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:41 am

Starting research projects tomorrow...

Need a lot of suggestions for research paper topics to give the kids. I've got a number already, but post more here if you have them...

Post by **andyman** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:44 am

what grade are they in?

Post by **Canidae** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:47 am

What are the ages?

How reasearch about spin off inventions and scientific discoveries as a result of investment in space programs and how it has affected everyday lives?

Post by **tnf** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:48 am

Sophomores.

Post by **andyman** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:50 am

There was a show about the tsunami and how the earth quake knocked the earth off of its center axis or whatever, and shortened the day by something like a milliseconds
but anyways have them prove how this is true

I can send you the video if you want it

Post by **Canidae** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:50 am

Ask them to do a research report on how God killed the dinosaurs

Post by **andyman** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:54 am

have them research the history of wireless communications

Post by **Massive Quasars** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:54 am

tnf wrote:Starting research projects tomorrow...

Need a lot of suggestions for research paper topics to give the kids. I've got a number already, but post more here if you have them...

How about the effect of satellites on modern communication and entertainment. Discussing how integral they were in bringing about the information age?

Post by **Massive Quasars** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:55 am

andyman wrote:have them research the history of wireless communications

hush, i was first

Post by **andyman** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:56 am

i was going to say satellite communications, because that is my job, but I thought something broader would give a few more idears

Post by **Massive Quasars** » Mon May 16, 2005 4:03 am

Canidae wrote:Ask them to do a research report on how God killed the dinosaurs

Or a research project on famous theist scientists, their contributions to science, their reconciliation of science with their faiths. Utterly pointless, but it could help tnf's more religious students better accept scientific developments without believing they've committed heresy of some sort.

Post by **andyman** » Mon May 16, 2005 4:12 am

riddla wrote:Premise (for the Christian kids): Find the ones who believe intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe.

Quandary/Topic: Would these alien societies also believe in Jesus even if they never heard of the guy or his actions? Ask them how they can believe both concepts and have them justify their reasoning

would his/her name be jesus/jesthem?

Post by **Canidae** » Mon May 16, 2005 4:35 am

riddla wrote:Premise (for the Christian kids): Find the ones who believe intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe.

Quandary/Topic: Would these alien societies also believe in Jesus even if they never heard of the guy or his actions? Ask them how they can believe both concepts and have them justify their reasoning

I'm sure any smart kid could wriggle out of your attempt at a quandary.
If there are a multitude of civilizations out there some may have been visited by a "Jesus" and some may not or some may be visited by others with stories of him.
But no matter what, if they have pondered their existance I'm sure some of them would create a God and Jesus idea and there would be some that believe it too.
Other scenarios could include that they have no need for the whole "the son of God needs to be sacrificed for the sins of the people" and only believe in a God creator.

Also don't forget the possibility that if there is a God he may have seeded the universe and let it evolve on its own with various lifeforms so he can be the ultimate "player" and visit them like they are a string of one night stands. Then he turns his attention to only a few while making them feel like they are the only ones like a player would do to keep the illusion up for his own pleasure.
Personally I like that one :icon34:

MQ, or any other astronomy folks

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