8th Grade
How does mathematics reflect the beauty of creation? (B-C)
Given the diameter of the earth, what is its’ volume? 8.G.C.9
Job 38: 1-7
Is it possible to estimate the grains of sand in a bucket? 8.EE.A.3
Psalm 139:17-18 “How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand- when I awake, I am still with you.”
How can mathematics be used to support the idols of this world? (I-D)
What is a danger of crediting mathematical concepts to men and not God?
God made mathematics, man uncovers it
Limits God’s creative power (C-E)
In what ways are human co-creators of mathematics?
Genesis 2:19-20a
What are some ways that numbers are used that support idolatry?
Popularity can become an idol as measured by likes, followers and friends on social media
Wealth can become an idol as measured on The Worlds Real-Time Billionaires List
How can mathematics be a tool to seek justice? (J-S)
How can Pablo’s Icy Treat Stand use mathematics to make truthful statements about the size of their new cone cups? 8.G.C.9
How can mathematics help us explore and learn about creation? (C-E)
How can we enjoy creation through thinking mathematically? (C-E)
Dan Meyer’s activity explores the distances and sizes of planets in the solar system.
Create a model using scientific notation for the distances with your school’s town representing the sun. 8.EE.A.3
How is mathematics a tool to care for the earth? (E-K)
How is it that even the growth of bacteria in this activity can be modeled with mathematics?
Why would this be important in the medical field? 8.EE.A.1
How do we move beyond seeing beauty to creating beauty? (B-C)
Examine elegant procedures 8.NS.A.1
How can we worship God through mathematics? (G-W)
Is it acceptable to use theorems and concepts discovered by people who do not love the Lord?
Yes, God’s grace allows people who do not acknowledge God to still see the beauty and utility of mathematics.
Can we worship God in the way that we do mathematics? (G-W)
Work to the best of their ability
Luke 10:27 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind”
How can we reflect the body of Christ? (C-B)
How can we collaborate with others to solve problems and learn mathematics?
How can we work so that all members’ gifts are used and celebrated? I Cor. 12:12 - 27
How can we use patterns and relationships to serve? (O-D, S-W)
Use data with two variables to make predictions about consumption, growth, etc. 8.SP
How can mathematics be used for good or evil? (I-D)
Pythagorean Theorem 8.G.B
Share history of Pythagoreans the downfall of worshipping the created (whole numbers) instead of the Creator (See Dunham in Journey through Genius page 8)
The discovery of irrational numbers was very unsettling 8.NS
How is mathematics a language that helps us communicate? (S-W)
How can estimation help us serve? 8.EE.A.2
How does an image reflector make sense of problems and demonstrate perseverance in solving them? (I-R) MP1, (8.G.C)
How does a growth mindset towards mathematics help us work hard to solve problems?
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord” Colossians 3:23a