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Can Jellyfish Live Forever? With Marine Biologist Sherri Seligson - Episode 47 Oct 22, 2024

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How can a creature live forever...especially one without a brain? Marine biologist Sherri Seligson joins us to explore the incredible lives of jellyfish.

Here’s our trail map:

What Kind Of Creature Is A Jellyfish?
How Do Jellies Sting?
How Does A Jelly Grow Up?
What Is An Immortal Jelly?
How Can We Live Forever?

Episode Links:

Order Eryn’s new book, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891

Ocean Series Printables: https://erynlynum.com/ocean

Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club

Pre-order Sherri’s new book for kids, Wonders of the Ocean Realm: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9781496486462&tag=tyndalehous06-20

Learn more about Sherri Seligson’s work: https://www.sherriseligson.com/about

Sherri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherriseligson/

Sherri’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SherriSeligsonAuthor

Explore Apologia’s curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/

Apologia’s Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-advantage-set/

Find great Christian books and resources at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/

Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and there was no sea anymore… The One who was sitting on the throne said, ‘Look! I am making everything new!’” Revelation 21:1, 5 (NCV)

“...I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will have life even if they die. And everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25-26 (NCV)

“You believe there is one God. Good! But the demons believe that, too, and they tremble with fear.” James 2:19 (NCV)

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved. We believe with our hearts, and so we are made right with God. And we declare with our mouths that we believe, and so we are saved.” Romans 10:9-10 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Cnidarian: Animals in the phylum cnidaria including jellies (jellyfish), sea anemones, and corals.

Bioluminescence: “Living light” created or carried by some creatures. Often caused by a chemical reaction that God designed into bioluminescent creatures.

Plankton: Living organisms (animals or plants) that float or are carried by water currents and cannot swim against the current. Most plankton are tiny. Jellyfish are considered plankton because they cannot swim against the ocean currents.

Nematocysts: Stinging cells on a cnidarian animal.

Medusa: The adult form of a jellyfish with its “bell top.”

Polyp: The juvenile (young) form of a jellyfish adhered to a hard surface, before it “blooms” and becomes an adult medusa.

Planula: Tiny baby (larval) form of a jellyfish floating around before it attaches to a hard surface and becomes a polyp.

Portuguese Man of War: Another cnidarian animal often mistaken for a jellyfish, but different.

Ecosystem: An area where the plants, creatures, and other things in nature like water, rocks, dirt, and sun all help each other.

Temporary: Only lasting for a while. Not permanent.

Immortal: Lasting forever. Eternal.

How Is A Pearl Made? Exploring Seashells and Mollusks - Episode 46 Oct 15, 2024

Show notes

What do a tiny garden slug and a 50-foot giant squid have in common? They are both mollusks! Discover a fascinating group of creatures and their unique problem-solving strategies.

Here’s our trail map:

What Is A Mollusk?
How Are Seashells Made?
What Is A Bivalve?
How Is A Pearl Made?
Why Are Pearls Valuable?
How Can God Turn Our Problems Into Something Valuable?

Episode Links:

Order Eryn’s new book, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891

Ocean Series Printables: https://erynlynum.com/ocean

Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club

Explore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/

Apologia’s Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-advantage-set/

Find great Christian books and resources at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/

Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“I begged the Lord three times to take this problem away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is enough for you. When you are weak, my power is made perfect in you.” So I am very happy to brag about my weaknesses. Then Christ’s power can live in me. For this reason I am happy when I have weaknesses, insults, hard times, sufferings, and all kinds of troubles for Christ. Because when I am weak, then I am truly strong. 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 (NCV)

“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” James 1:2-4 (NLT)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Organ: An important part inside the body that has a special job to do.

Mollusks: Soft-bodied animals that have an important organ called a mantle and a special foot used to get around, grasp things, or dig. Most but not all mollusks have shells.

Mantle: A special organ in a mollusk that creates a shell.

Bivalve: A type of mollusk creature with two shells held together by a hinge that can open and close.

Incurrent Siphon: A part of the mollusk’s body, like a hose, used to bring in water and bits of food.

Excurrent Siphon: A part of the mollusk’s body, like a hose, used to get rid of waste.

Irritant: Something that causes discomfort or pain and is difficult to get rid of.

Nacre: The material an oyster covers an irritant with. Sometimes it is called Mother-of-pearl.

What Is a Shark’s 6th Sense? With Marine Biologist Michael Lane - Episode 45 Oct 08, 2024

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Can sharks ever stop swimming? And what is a shark tooth made from? Marine biologist and shark expert Michael Lane joins us to shed light on common misunderstanding about sharks.

Here’s our trail map:

How Are Sharks Different From Most Fish?
Can Sharks Ever Stop Swimming?
How Do Sharks Use Electricity?
What Is A Shark’s 6th Sense?
How Has God Created Us To Find What We Need?

Episode Links:

Order Eryn’s new book, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891

Ocean Series Printables: https://erynlynum.com/ocean

Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club

Evidence 4 Faith Website: https://evidence4faith.org/

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Explore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/

Apologia’s Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-advantage-set/

Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“A person lives not on bread alone, but by everything God says.” Matthew 4:4 (NCV)

“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. The only way to the Father is through me.’” John 14:6 (NCV)

“But when the Spirit of truth comes, he will lead you into all truth. He will not speak his own words, but he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is to come.” John 16:13 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Ichthys: Fish

Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous fish. Fish with cartilage instead of bones.

Cartilage: Strong tissue that is flexible. Protects and supports bones and joints. Human noses and ears are made from cartilage.

Dermal Denticle: Shark teeth which are not made of bone.

Enamel: Hard protective layer around bone or cartilage. Human teeth are covered in enamel. It is the hardest substance in a human body.

Buccal Ventilation: A method some sharks use to breathe. They use muscles in their cheeks to draw water in and push it past gills, which take in oxygen from the water. Sharks that use this can breathe while not moving.

Ram Ventilation: A method some sharks use to breathe while swimming with their mouths open, so water rushes over their gills.

Electroreception: The ability in animals to sense electrical currents and fields.

Ichthyologist: A scientist who studies fish.

Ampullae of Lorenzini: Jelly-filled sacs (pores) that allow a shark to sense the electrical field and find food using electrical currents.

Cephalization: When sensory organs are concentrated on the font of the body or face.

Lateral Line: A line down the center of fish on both sides containing sensory organs. Fish use the lateral line to feel things around them.

Sensitive: Being able to feel slight differences, changes, or influences. Being able to quickly respond to changes around us.

Giant Squid, Glowing Fish, And Creatures Of The Abyss - Episode 44 Oct 01, 2024

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Explore the most mysterious place on earth! To kick off our ocean series, we’re meeting a massive squid and a curious creature with a light made from bacteria.

Here’s our trail map:

How Much Water Is On Earth?
What Is The Continental Shelf?
What Are The Four Ocean Zones And What Live In Them?
Are Giant Squids Real?
How do Anglerfish Light Up?
What’s The Deepest Part Of The Ocean?

Episode Links:

Order Eryn’s new book, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891

Ocean Series Printables: https://erynlynum.com/ocean

Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club

Find great Christian books and resources at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/

Explore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/

Apologia’s Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-advantage-set/

Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Then God said, ‘Let the water be filled with living things, and let birds fly in the air above the earth.’ So God created the large sea animals and every living thing that moves in the sea. The sea is filled with these living things, with each one producing more of its own kind. He also made every bird that flies, and each bird produced more of its own kind. God saw that this was good.” Genesis 1:20-21 (NCV)

“You will have mercy on us again; you will conquer our sins. You will throw away all our sins into the deepest part of the sea.” Micah 7:19 (NCV)

“So if the Son (that is Jesus) sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Continental Shelf: Shallow part of the ocean at an average of 200-feet deep, surrounding land continents. This is where most ocean creatures live.

Marine Habitat: An area in the ocean that support specific ocean creatures and plants such as a kelp forest, coral reef, or seagrass meadow.

Twilight: The time right after sun sets when there is low lighting.

Photobacterium: Microscopic living creatures that create their own light.

Bioluminescence: “Living light” created or carried by some creatures. Often caused by a chemical reaction that God designed into bioluminescent creatures.

Swim Bladder: A special organ God designed some fish with. A gas-filled organ, like a balloon, that helps fish stay buoyant and float at certain depths.

How Do Animals See In The Dark? Creature Night Vision - Episode 43 Sep 17, 2024

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How do wolves, mountain lions, porcupines, and other animals see in the dark? Discover God’s amazing design of night vision.

Here’s our trail map:

What Are Nocturnal and Crepuscular Animals?
What Animals Have Night Vision?
How Does Night Vision Work?
How Does God Help Us See Clearly In The Dark?

Episode Links:

Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/

Explore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/

Apologia’s Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-advantage-set/

Find great Christian books and resources at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/

Free Night Vision Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo43

Access full Episode Activity Guides by joining the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club

Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“…God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all.” 1 John 1:5 (NLT)

“The Light (Jesus) shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overpowered it.” John 1:5 (NCV)

“Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Nocturnal: Creatures that are mostly active at night.

Crepuscular: Creatures that are mostly active at dawn and dusk.

Tapetum Lucidum: Reflective layer in some eyes that reflects light.

Photoreceptors: Special cells in an eye that take in light and send messages to the brain.

Rods: Special photoreceptor cells that help see brightness. Rods help with night vision.

Diurnal: Creatures that are mostly active during the day.

Why Are Cicadas So Loud? With Biologist Jill Smith - Episode 42 Sep 03, 2024

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What is a cicada and why do they make so much noise? Biologist and cicada expert Jill Smith joins us to share about these amazing opera singers in nature!

Here’s our trail map:

What Is A Cicada?
How Do Cicadas Grow Up?
Why Were There So Many Cicadas This Year?
Why Are Cicadas So Loud?
How Can We Wait Well On God’s Timing?

Episode Links:

Nat Theo Shop: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/

Order Nature Unveiled by Jill Smith: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Unveiled-Reflections-Experiencing-Creation/dp/1947297805

Jill Smith’s Website: https://jillsmith.my.canva.site/life-long-learner

Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/

Explore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/

Apologia’s Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-advantage-set/

Find great Christian books and resources at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/

Free Cicada Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo42

Access full Episode Activity Guides by joining the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club

Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: To the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years is as one day. The Lord is not slow in doing what he promised—the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to be lost, but he wants all people to change their hearts and lives.” 2 Peter 3:8-9 (NCV)

“Before the mountains were born and before you created the earth and the world, you are God. You have always been, and you will always be.” Psalm 90:2 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Biologist: A scientist who studies living things.

Hemiptera: Order of insects that are true bugs with a sucking mouth part like a straw.

Incomplete Metamorphosis: A creature that goes through a big change (metamorphosis). Begins as an egg, then several stages of nymphs, then adult.

Molting: When a creature sheds an outer shell (exoskeleton) as it grows older and grows new exoskeleton.

Periodic Cicada: A group of cicadas in eastern North America that emerges, or comes out of the ground, after many years. They spend most of their lives (13 or 17 years) underground.

Annual Cicada: Cicadas that live underground around two years then emerge. Different broods (groups) emerge each year.

Predator Satiation: When many creatures of a species are born at the same time, so not all of them are eaten by predators. Some survive and continue having babies to follow God’s design of making more of its kind.

Tymbal: A structure in the male cicadas that contracts (squeezes) then releases to make noise.

How Do Prairie Dogs Use A Secret Language? Episode 41 Aug 20, 2024

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Discover the amazing secret language of prairie dogs. Prairie dogs have one of the most detailed ways of communicating among animals. Learn what they might be saying on today’s episode.

Here’s our trail map:

What Is A Prairie?
Are Prairie Dogs…Dogs?
What Is A Keystone Species?
What Is A Prairie Dog Town?
How Do Prairie Dogs Use A Secret Language?
How Does God’s Spirit Use a Secret Language To Speak To Us?

Episode Links:

Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/

Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/

Explore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/

Apologia’s Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-advantage-set/

Find great Christian books and resources at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/

Free Prairie Dog Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo41

Access full Episode Activity Guides by joining the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club

Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Now we did not receive the spirit of the world, but we received the Spirit that is from God so that we can know all that God has given us.” 2 Corinthians 2:12 (NCV)

“But the Helper will teach you everything and will cause you to remember all that I told you. This Helper is the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name.” John 14:26 (NCV)

“Speak to each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:19 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Language: A way of communicating or sharing information.

Prairie: A large area that is flat or has rolling hills, with a lot of grasses and wildflowers.

Ecosystem: An area where the plants, creatures, and other things in nature like water, rocks, dirt, and sun all help each other.

Keystone Species: A plant or creature that is very important for keeping other plants or creatures in its ecosystem alive.

Prairie Dog Town: An area on the prairie where a lot of prairie dogs live.

Prairie Dog Colony: A group of prairie dogs that live together in a prairie dog town.

Burrowing Animals: Animals that dig burrows or use burrows underground.

Why Are Bats Great Gardeners? Episode 40 Aug 06, 2024

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Bats are misunderstood, which is one reason they are disappearing. Discover why bats are very important for our gardens, crops, and food, and how we can protect these amazing creatures God made.

Here’s our trail map:

What Are Micro Bats and Macro Bats?
How Are Bat Babies Born?
What Can Bats Teach Us About Friendship?
How Are Bats Great Gardeners?
Why Are Bats Disappearing?
How Can We Help Protect The Bats God Made?

Episode Links:

Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/

Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/

Explore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/

Apologia’s Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-advantage-set/

Find great Christian books and resources at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/

Free Bat Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo40

Access full Episode Activity Guides by joining the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club

Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“Two people are better than one, because they get more done by working together.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NCV)

“Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others.” Philippians 2:4 (NCV)

“It is good and pleasant when God’s people live together in peace!” Psalm 133:1 (NCV)

“Then God said, ‘Let the earth produce plants—some to make grain for seeds and others to make fruits with seeds in them. Every seed will produce more of its own kind of plant.’ And it happened. The earth produced plants with grain for seeds and trees that made fruits with seeds in them. Each seed grew its own kind of plant. God saw that all this was good.” Genesis 1:11-12 (NCV)

“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6 (NLT)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Micro and Macro: Micro means small. Macro means large.

Bat Roost: Where a bat hangs out. In the roost, a bat might sleep, hibernate, groom themselves or keep themselves clean, and have babies.

Bat Colony: A group of bats that roosts together.

Maternity Roost: Wherea temporary colony of female bats have their babies together.

Pollination: A system God set up in nature to grow new plants. A creature (like a bee or other insect, bird, or bat) drinks a flower’s sweet nectar and gets pollen on its body. It visits another flower and that pollen rubs off, allowing a new seed to grow for a new plant.

Endangered: When a species is likely to go extinct (meaning we will have no more of them in the future) if they are not protected.

Vulnerable: Vulnerable means a species is not quite endangered, but they will be if we don’t protect them.

Are Bats Blind? Episode 39 Jul 23, 2024

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Have you ever heard anyone say someone or something is “blind as a bat?” Are bats really blind? Discover these unique and fascinating flying mammals!

Here’s our trail map:

Is a Bat A Bird?
Why Do Bats Hang Upside Down?
Are Bats Blind?
What Is Echolocation?
How Can We Send Out Signals To Hear From God?

Episode Links:

Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/

Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/

Scripture Music by Scripture Lullabies, stream online now: https://scripture-lullabies.com/stream

Free Bat Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo39

A photo of a bat hanging in our lilac bush: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9vHb36yJfq/

Access full Episode Activity Guides by joining the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club

Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.” Deuteronomy 4:29 (NIV)

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV)

“The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers.” 1 Peter 3:12 (NLT)

“And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for.” 1 John 5:14-15 (NLT)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Diverse: Having a lot of differences and variety

Mammal: Group of animals that have hair or fur, are warm-blooded, have a backbone, (most) have live births, and feed their babies with milk from their bodies.

Nocturnal: Active at night. Normally sleep during the daylight hours and are awake at night, hunting when it is dark.

Chiroptera: “Hand-wing.” The order of mammals that is bats, with over 1,300 species of bats.

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How Do Spiders Make Webs? Episode 38 Jul 09, 2024

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How do spiders make silk, spin webs, and…fly?! Discover amazing arachnid engineers in nature.

Here’s our trail map:

Are Spiders Insects or Bugs?
Why Do Spiders Make Silk and Webs?
Can Spiders Fly?
How Do Spiders Make Silk and Webs?
How Can God Use Our Small Gifts to Do Big Amazing Things?

Episode Links:

Order Nat Theo T-Shirts Through September 3rd: https://erynlynum.myshopify.com/

Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/

Scripture Music by Scripture Lullabies, stream online now: https://scripture-lullabies.com/stream

Free Spider Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo38

Access full Episode Activity Guides by joining the Nat Theo Club: https://www.patreon.com/NatTheoClub

Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)

“You can’t go out against this Philistine and fight him. You’re only a boy. Goliath has been a warrior since he was a young man.” 1 Samuel 17:33 (NCV)

“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and he chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose what the world thinks is unimportant and what the world looks down on and thinks is nothing in order to destroy what the world thinks is important.” 1 Corinthians 1:27-28 (NCV)

“...You come to me using a sword and two spears. But I come to you in the name of the Lord All-Powerful, the God of the armies of Israel! You have spoken against him. Today the Lord will hand you over to me…” 1 Samuel 17:45-46 (NCV)

“Do not let anyone treat you as if you are unimportant because you are young. Instead, be an example to the believers with your words, your actions, your love, your faith, and your pure life.” 1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Arachnid: Group of creatures including spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites. Have 8 legs and 2 main body parts.

True Bugs: Insects that have a sucking mouth part, like a straw.

Entomology: The study of insects.

Arachnology: The study of arachnids.

Anchor Line: A line of silk a spider creates to help it get around, and often to get down from tall heights.

Ballooning: When spiders use the earth’s electric field to fly through the sky.

Electricity: A form of energy. Electricity is naturally found all around us on earth.

Protein: Molecules made up of amino acids. Proteins are important building blocks in our cells, which are like the building blocks of our bodies.

Organ: A special part inside a body with an important job to do.

Spinnerets: Special organs spiders use to make silk.

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