2020/2021 Field Course Homework Assignment - Saltwater Studies

2020/2021 Field Course
                Homework Assignment

Our class only meets once per month so in order to make the most out of our time
together, please complete your monthly homework assignment on the respective
topic prior to the class. Each assignment includes scripture reading, reading online
articles, watching videos, and answering provided questions. Please complete the
assignment for the appropriate class, answering the assigned questions, taking
notes on the reading and be prepared to discuss it during our class time.

    “The works of the Lord are great, studied by all who have pleasure
                          in them.” Psalm 111:2

Each assignment includes an “Apply What You’ve Learned” section that offers the
students a chance to write a prayer of praise to the Lord for His Creation. This is
because science class done correctly becomes a worship service. Students are
encouraged to use these sections to offer heartfelt praise to the Lord.

Questions
If there are questions regarding the homework assignments, contact your
instructor, Christa Jewett, using the following information:
Phone Number: 954-895-8579 (No calls after 9:00 PM, please!)
Email: christa@saltwaterstudies.com

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    O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom, You have made
    them all, the earth is full of your possessions – this great and wide
     sea, in which are innumerable teeming things, living things both
                     small and great. Psalm 104:24-25

Please note that this section of your homework assignment is to be completed
before the class scheduled for February 5, 2021. To complete your homework,
read the scriptures and assigned online articles and answer the associated
questions.

Instructions
Before you begin reading your Bible and answering these questions, ask the Lord
to give you insight and understanding into the Scriptures. It is the role of the Holy
Spirit to reveal the truth to people (John 16:13; 1 Corinthians 2:10). By His power
you will be able to understand what the Scriptures say. Now read the assigned
passages of scripture and answer the following questions. Please note that it is
recommended that you use either a NKJV or NIV version of the Bible to answer the
questions. If you do not have a Bible, links to each Scripture passage are provided
for you.

Scripture Passage: Psalm 139:1-24

   1. How does this passage of scripture describe God’s relationship with His
      Creation?
   2. Where can God be found? (verses 7-10)
   3. Were you, as a part of God’s Creation, planned or an accident? (verses 13-
      17)
   4. When did the Lord plan to create you? (verse 16)
   5. How often does God think about you? (verses 17 and 18)
   6. Did God make a mistake in creating you with your unique blend of gifts,
      talents, strengths and weaknesses? (verse 14)
   7. If God had wanted to create two people like you, could He have done it? If
      He had wanted to create 20 people like you or 200 people like you, could
      He have done it

   8. Since God didn’t choose to create two people like you, what does that mean
      for you? What does that mean for everyone else?

9. After reading this passage of Scripture, do you believe that God cares for
       you?
   10. Understanding that you are a unique creation of God, designed to
       accomplish His specific purpose for your life using the special gifts, talents,
       interests, strengths and weaknesses that He has given you, how can you
       purpose to be the best version of yourself possible for His glory? (verses 23
       and 24)

Scripture Passage: Psalm 104:25-28

   1. Summarize this passage of Scripture in your own words. Write it down in
      your notes.
   2. What are some of the characteristics of God described in this passage of
      Scripture?

Scripture Passage: Luke 12:24

   1. Summarize this Bible verse in your own words. Write it down in your notes.
   2. What are some of the characteristics of God described in this passage of
      Scripture?
   3. How are you included in the truth described in this verse?
   4. How can you apply this verse to your life?

Instructions
Read the following online article and write down any key points of the article that
you would like to discuss in our next class.

BIBLICAL ENVIRONMENTALISM

After reading the article, answer the following questions. Be sure to write your
answers down on a piece of paper and bring them to class.

Questions:

   1. What is biblical environmentalism?
   2. What are three reasons why God values His Creation?
   3. Who owns Creation? Who is responsible for taking care of it?
   4. What are two environmental strategies we commonly see employed today?
   5. What can you do to maintain an appropriate balance between using the
      God-given resources of Creation and not worshiping or abusing Creation?
   6. What are some ways that you can honor God by taking care of His
      Creation?

Instructions
Go to each of the assigned web sites to read and take notes on the appropriate
article. Links are provided below. For each of the assigned articles, your notes
should include the following points:

   •   Provide a summary of the key points of the article. If you had to give a
       presentation on the article, what information would you include in your
       notes?
   •   List concepts or information that you found most interesting about the topic.

•   List any information that was presented from an evolutionary standpoint.
       Note any portion of the information that is truth.
   •   List any words or information that you do not understand. Research these
       words and or concepts on your own.

We will review this information in our class lecture and discussion.

1 | Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

Article #1: Florida Manatee

Article #2: Florida Manatee Facts and Information

2 | US Fish & Wildlife Service
Article: West Indian Manatee

Instructions
Go to each of the assigned web sites to watch the video provided. Take notes on
the key points of each video. Document the highlighted features or behaviors of the
animal species as applicable.

Manatees Are the "Sea Cows" of the Coasts | Nat Geo Wild | Time: 3:06

  Guy Keeps Saving Baby Manatees | The Dodo Heroes | Time: 3:13

Homosassa Springs Underwater Manatees | LIVE
                        How many manatees can you see?

There is one species of manatee that can be seen in South Florida, the Florida
Manatee.

Florida Manatee

Now it is time to apply what you've learned! In Romans 1:20, the Bible says that
we can learn about God’s character by looking at what He made. Consider both
the biblical and biological information that was discussed in this lesson and
then write out your answers to the following questions.

   •   This week we read Scriptures describing God's provision. How can you
       see this character of God in way He designed manatees?

•   Think about one aspect of these animals that you enjoy. Tell God about
    it by writing it out on paper. Then write out a prayer of thanksgiving to the
    Lord praising Him for His Creation.

                         Prepared by: Christa Jewett
                         Christa is a marine biologist with both a B.S. and M.S. in marine biology
                         and the founder of Saltwater Studies, Inc. She has nearly twenty years of
                         experience in the marine science field and seventeen years of experience
                         in education.