Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible

How does a redwood tree grow to be taller than the Statue of Liberty? Discover the secrets of how the tallest tree in the world grows without toppling over, and what surprising creatures live at the top of a redwood tree.
Here’s our trail map:
What Is the Difference Between a Redwood and Sequoia Tree?
How Do Redwood Trees Grow So Tall?
What Lives In a Redwood Tree?
How Do Redwood Trees Help Us Practice Hospitality?

Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-do-redwood-trees-grow-so-tall/

Related Lessons to listen to next:
How Do Water, Light, and Air Build Plants?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/01e9495f-489d-46cf-9c58-e0be1b6084f3/
Why Do Axolotls Never Grow Up? (Learn about salamanders): https://player.captivate.fm/episode/72d70dc4-7555-4eab-962f-e1adf4659c10/
Do Trees Have Friends and Can They Talk to Each Other?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2d40ff13-97f1-4384-8249-89a6fe7cbe6f/

Eryn's Books:
Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder
Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel
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
Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:
America’s Story History Curriculum: https://www.masterbooks.com/americas-story-series
Books & Curriculum by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/
Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member
Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club
Free Redwood Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/how-do-redwood-trees-grow-so-tall/
Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:
“Two people are better than one,
because they get more done by working together.
If one falls down,
the other can help him up.
But it is bad for the person who is alone and falls,
because no one is there to help.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NCV)
“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 (NIV)
“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” 1 Peter 4:9 (NIV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:
Coniferous Tree: A tree that produces cones and usually has needles or scale-like leaves instead of broad, flat leaves.
Seed Cone: The cone on a coniferous tree that contains and protects the tree’s seeds. When the cone is mature, its scales open and release the seeds.
Tree Canopy: The upper layer of a tree made up of its branches and leaves.
Ecosystem: A community of living things—such as plants, animals, and fungi—and the nonliving parts of their environment, such as water, air, soil, and sunlight, all interacting together.
Arboreal: Living in trees or spending much of life in trees.
Hospitality: Warmly welcoming and caring for others by sharing your time, home, food, or help.

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What does it mean to have “eagle eyes”? Discover how God designed fuzzy baby eagles to grow five times in size during their first week after hatching, and how God helps us grow in faith.
Here’s our trail map:
Are Bald Eagles Bald?
Are Bald Eagles Born With White Heads?
How Far Can a Bald Eagle See?
How Does God Help Us Grow Up?

Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/are-bald-eagles-really-bald/

Related Lessons to listen to next:
How Fast Is a Peregrine Falcon? Lesson 132: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/17a0dbe5-7f64-44e6-8017-fae682ab0090/

Eryn's Books:
Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder
Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel
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
Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:
America’s Story History Curriculum: https://www.masterbooks.com/americas-story-series
Books & Curriculum by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/
Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member
Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club
Free Bald Eagle Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/are-bald-eagles-really-bald/
Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:
“Jesus has the power of God, by which he has given us everything we need to live and to serve God. We have these things because we know him. Jesus called us by his glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3 (NCV)
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory be to him now and forever! Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:
Eaglet: Baby eagle.
Wingercizing: A playful term for a baby bird’s practice flapping which helps them develop muscles and prepare for flight.
Opportunistic Carnivore: An animal that hunts or eats whatever meat is easiest to find, catch, or take at the moment.
Cone Cell: A special type of cell in an eye that helps see in color and detail.
Tetrachromat: An animal that has four types of color-seeing cells in its eyes.
Fovea: A small area in the eye where vision is sharpest because it is packed with cone cells.

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How did God engineer cheetahs for super speed? Discover how a cheetah’s bendy backbone, super boost muscles, balancing tail, and cleat-like feet help it snag its next meal on the savannah. And learn how we are called to run life’s race well—not with super speed, but with enduring faithfulness.
Here’s our trail map:
Can Cheetahs Roar?
Why Do Cheetahs Have Spots?
How Do Cheetahs Run So Fast?
How Can We Run Life’s Race Well?

Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/can-cheetahs-roar/

Related Lessons to listen to next:
How Sharp Are a Lion's Teeth? Lesson 103: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/adaddfb6-0ec4-47f7-a0dc-61ef560784c7/
Can Mountain Lions Roar? Episode 22: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/efdc4ae6-27ef-46c9-8e52-df40d580c847/

Eryn's Books:
Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder
Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel
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
Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:
Apologia’s Zoology 3 Land Animals Course: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-3-course-set/
Explore all of Apologia’s Zoology courses: https://www.apologia.com/subject/science/zoology
Discover Apologia’s Christ-centered and award-winning curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/
Try CTCMath FREE and get half off: https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=NPT
Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member
Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club
Free Cheetah Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/can-cheetahs-roar/
Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)
“All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step. 1 Corinthians 9:25-26 (NLT)
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 (NLT)

Terms Learned in This Episode:
Panthera: A genus or category of wild cats that roar including tigers, lions, panthers, leopards, and snow leopards.
Acinonyx: A genus or category of cats including only cheetahs.
Felinae: The cat subfamily that includes many small wild cats, domestic cats, and a few larger cats like cheetahs and cougars.
Malar stripes: Dark tear-like markings on a cheetah’s face that run from the eyes to the mouth and may help reduce sun glare while hunting.
Fast-twitch Muscle Fibers: Muscle cells designed for rapid, explosive, and powerful bursts of energy.

Cheetah vocalization credit: Smirnova D, Volodin I, Demina T, Volodina E, CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Have you ever seen bright colors dancing across the night sky? What causes auroras, or the “Northern Lights”? Discover how God’s brilliant design of Earth’s atmosphere protects us from solar wind while creating a dazzling light show for us to marvel at.

Here’s our trail map:
What Is Solar Wind?
How Does Solar Wind Make the Auroras?
Why Are Auroras Different Colors?
How Can God Bring Beauty From Life’s Storms?

Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/what-is-the-aurora-borealis/

Related Lessons to listen to next:
How Hot Is the Sun? Lesson 112: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a8b48d2c-aa2c-46d9-a224-3c34a07fc1ff/
What Is Earth's Atmosphere For? https://player.captivate.fm/episode/be61b270-5a47-4fd0-ae15-d140867738aa/
What Is Light? Lesson 109: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4eb19e42-31c5-4143-8e42-a5a0eb63daed/

Eryn's Books:
Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder
Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel
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
Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:
Try CTCMath FREE and get half off: https://payments.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool-discount?tr_id=NPT
Big Book of Earth & Sky (with chart): https://www.masterbooks.com/big-book-of-earth-sky-panel
God's Design for Heaven & Earth Set: https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-heaven-earth-set-mb-edition
Astronomy books from a Biblical worldview: https://www.masterbooks.com/apologetics/astronomy
Books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/
Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member
Explore Bible-based nature study with Nat Theo curriculum: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club
Free Aurora Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/what-is-the-aurora-borealis/
Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 19:1 (NIV)
“The Lord is good,
giving protection in times of trouble.
He knows who trusts in him.” Nahum 1:7 (NCV)
“The men were amazed and said, ‘What kind of man is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!’” Matthew 8:27 (NCV)
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:16-17 (NIV)
“We have small troubles for a while now, but they are helping us gain an eternal glory that is much greater than the troubles.” 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:
Solar Wind: A steady stream of tiny charged particles flowing out from the sun into space.
Particle: A tiny piece of matter.
Coronal Mass Ejection (CME): A huge burst of gas and charged particles that blasts away from the sun into space.
Magnetosphere: The region around Earth where Earth’s magnetic field reaches into space and helps protect our planet.
Auroras: Colorful lights that glow in the sky near Earth’s poles.
Aurora Borealis: Auroras that happen near the north pole and can be seen from areas in the northern hemisphere.
Aurora Australis: Auroras that happen near the south pole and can be seen from areas in the southern hemisphere.
Aurora Ribboning: When an aurora forms long, wavy bands of light that look like glowing ribbons or curtains in the sky.

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What would you do if you left Earth expecting to be gone for 8 days… and didn’t come home for 9½ months? Today on Nat Theo, astronaut Captain Wilmore tells us what happened when five thrusters failed as his spacecraft approached the International Space Station—and how his faith gave him peace and contentment when the mission changed completely. Captain Wilmore also answers space travel questions from kids on this very special episode!

Episode Links:
Captain Wilmore’s website: https://www.butchwilmore.com/
Stuck in Space book: https://www.butchwilmore.com/stuck-in-space-book

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Explore Our Bible & Nature Curriculum and Resources: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club

Eryn's Books:
Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder
Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel
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
Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

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