CREATION VS

RESEARCH PROJECT ASSIGNMENT #1
AGE OF THE EARTH
HYDER / FALL 04

[Note: Suggested References are given when possible with the URL address on the internet at http://www.geocities.com/sdc_hyder_cfs/index.html. Go to the specific URL & follow the links. For each part of the assignment use suggested references (R1, R2, etc.) or those of your choice.]

Part I: The Creation Model (written report )

1. Write out a clear description/definition of "THE CREATION MODEL"

            [CR1 = The Modern Creation Trilogy - Vol. II = Science & Creation
                        URL = www.epcc.edu/faculty/jesseh/mct-v2.htm]
            [CR2 = The Young Earth by John D. Morris, Ph.D. (Geology)
                        URL =www.epcc.edu/faculty/jesseh/bk_youngearth_morris.htm ]

2. According to The Creation Model, what is the age of the Earth & Solar System?

            [make a list of ages using references]
            [CR2 = above]
            [CR3 = The Age of The Earth - A Geologic Perspective (video)
                        URL = www.epcc.edu/faculty/jesseh/Ageearth.htm]
            [CR4 = Age: Earth/Solar System - Creation Model Summary
                        URL = www.epcc.edu/faculty/jesseh/Age-esgu_csum.htm]

3. List a minimum of 5 positive proofs (based on scientific data) offered by ceationists indicating a young Earth/Solar System (thousands of years).

            [make a list of proofs using references]
            [CR3 = The Age of The Earth - A Geologic Perspective (video)
                        URL = www.epcc.edu/faculty/jesseh/Ageearth.htm]
            [CR4 = Age: Earth/Solar System - Creation Model Summary
                        URL = www.epcc.edu/faculty/jesseh/Age-esgu_csum.htm]
            [CR5 = ICR Selected Publications: A = Age of the Earth
                        URL = www.epcc.edu/faculty/jesseh/icr_sel_pub.htm]
            [CR7 = "The Universe is Not "Billions" of Years Old (search under articles at Creation Science Evangelism site)
                        URL =     http://www.drdino.com/
            [CR8 = "Evidence for a Young World" (click on below, Q&A, Young Age Evidence, E.f.a.Y.W. on left side)
                        URL =     http://www.answersingenesis.org/

4. Radioactive Dating is used by the evolutionists as a main positive proof indicating an old Earth/Solar System. List with references any scientific data presented by the creationists indicating that radioactive dating is not reliable.
            [see above = CR3 & CR4 ]
            [see above = CR5 = ICR Impact #309, #307, #301, #224, #189, #178, #113 ]
            [CR6 = Excessive Argon ... Mount St. Helens Volcano
                        URL = www.epcc.edu/faculty/jesseh/icr_rd_sa-r01.htm ]

Part II: The Evolution Model (written report)

1. Write out a clear description/definition of "THE EVOLUTION MODEL"
            [see CR1 & CR2 above in part I & ER5 below]
            [ER0 = The Talk Origins Archive - Exploring the C/E Controversy
                        URL = http://www.talkorigins.org/
2. According to The Evolution Model, what is the age of the Earth/Solar System?
            [make a list using references]
            [ER1 = Geology Textbook    URL = www.epcc.edu/faculty/jesseh/geotext1.htm]
            [ER2 = Biology Textbook     URL = www.epcc.edu/faculty/jesseh/bio_text1.htm]
            [ER3 = Physics Textbook    URL = www.epcc.edu/faculty/jesseh/Phystx-e.htm]
            [ER5 = Evolution & the Myth of Creationism
                        URL = www.epcc.edu/faculty/jesseh/evol-mythc_bk.htm]

3. List a minimum of 5 positive proofs (based on scientific data) offered by evolutionists indicating an Old Earth/Solar System (billions of years)
            [make a list using references]
            [see ref. ER1 through 4 above & find others by searching the internet, etc. ]
            [ER6 = Evolution Ages Summary    URL = www.epcc.edu/faculty/jesseh/Ce-age2.htm]
            [ER5 = see above ] [ER0 = see above]

4. Radioactive dating is used by the evolutionists as a main positive proof indicating an old Earth & Solar System. List with references any scientific data presented by the evolutionists indicating that radioactive dating is reliable.
[ER6 = see above] [ER5 = see above] [ER0 = see above]

Part III: Conclusion

1. Compare the two models in terms of their relative ability to correlate with & explain scientific data.
On the basis of your comparison, write out your CONCLUSION as to probable AGE OF THE EARTH .

2. Support your argument with proper data & references for it to be accepted for credit. Do not just state your opinion or belief. Remember, we want an argument & conclusion based on scientific data and evidence.

3. Include this part III = written conclusion with references at the end of the written assignment of parts I & II and also post it on the SDC.

4. POST your argument/conclusion prepared in #1 above to all other participants on the Science Debate Club at www.yahoo.com (Refer to your instruction sheet on how to become a member of the SDC)

5. You are expected to REPLY to at least one argument with either questions or a rebuttal based on scientific evidence with references. The more times you participate the higher your score.

6. Remember to debate professionally and to treat each other with respect at all times.