When we consider the magnitude and extent of his discoveries and their influence on the progress of science and of industry, there is no honour too great to pay to the memory of Faraday, one of the greatest scientific discoverers of all time.
~ Physicist Ernst Rutherford
Michael Faraday’s Inventions
Michael Faraday (1791-1867) was an extraordinary scientist.
- His work in the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry laid the foundation for much of what we experience in our daily lives today.
- Faraday built the first motor, the first generator and the first transformer.
- His work with electricity was truly spectacular.
- In addition to his discoveries regarding electricity, Michael Faraday liquified chlorine.
- He discovered nanoparticles.
- Faraday was involved in the building of many lighthouses.
- He worked for mine safety.
Faraday began his life poor and uneducated, and found his passion for science through the books he would read as a bookbinder’s apprentice. His experience of living outside the elite scientific community, and his love for Christ, gave him a heart for the average person.
Throughout his scientific career, Faraday gave scientific lectures – complete with experiments – to help the layperson understand science. He even created lectures specifically for children. Later in his life, Faraday championed the idea of providing quality education for children from all levels of society.
Michael Faraday Biography for Kids
Michael Faraday: Spiritual Dynamo by Derick Bingham (Christian Focus Publications) tells the story of Michael Faraday for children aged 8-14. While our family was studying the 1800’s, I scheduled Spiritual Dynamo during the week we learned about the Industrial Revolution. We love history, and we love studying events and time periods. We also love studying God’s people and the way He works through their lives and obedience to impact His world.
For my boys, it was exciting to read about a scientist who served the Lord. Generally, our Christian biographies revolve around theologians and missionaries. It’s really interesting to read about the way God works in other vocations and areas of life as well. Michael Faraday was not a missionary, but his discoveries and work improved the everyday lives of common people. My children both commented on the fact that they loved reading about a scientist.
I’m a fan of Christian Focus Publications’ Trailblazers series for middle grade children. At the present moment, they have 33 biographies available. We own all of them and read them regularly. Through reading about the lives of men and women who loved Christ, and who dedicated their lives to His service, my boys and I have all been inspired to follow Him in our own lives. It’s truly amazing to see the way God works through the lives of ordinary individuals.
The godly people in the land
are my true heroes!
I take pleasure in them!
Psalm 16:3
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Christian History Matters for Our Kids.
History matters. Now, more than ever, we see how important it is for our children to know and understand history and the Bible.
Here’s why:
- God is the sovereign ruler of all things. It’s important for our kids to see his hand in the history of nations and in the lives of both peasants and kings.
- Christian history is the story of our family history. Our kids get to see how people who love Jesus follow him.
- Understanding history can help our kids learn historic and biblical theology. They learn what the Bible says and what that means for us. They also see when the study of Scripture has taken important turns that have changed the Church.
- Reading Christian biographies and history can be a wonderful way for kids to think outside their own time and culture. God’s Church spans centuries and includes people from every nation.
- Christian biographies help kids consider their own faith, walk with Jesus, and the impact their witness may one day have on others–and on history.
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