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University of Notre Dame

Und: Updating Moral Development Theory [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Surveys Kohlberg's theory of the stages of moral development. Has an outline of the stages and a description of each.
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NASA

Nasa: Space Place: What Is Science?

For Students 3rd - 7th
Students learn abut scientific investigation and the difference between hypotheses and theories.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Scientific Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientific law is defined and contrasted to societal laws. Examples are given.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Scientific Laws and Theories

For Students 6th - 8th
Differentiate between scientific laws and theories. Identify examples of scientific theories and use evidence to support them.
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Biz Move

Bizmove.com: Business Customer Relationship Management

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview from bizmove.com focuses on understanding who your customer is, motivation behind purchase, when purchase takes place, and understanding that what they "buy" is not necessarily what they want. Good presentation....
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Scientific Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes scientific problem solving and the scientific method.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Scientific Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduces the scientific method and presents the difference between a theory and a law.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Development of Theories

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines theories and laws in science.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Scientific Theories

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Today most people realize that microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, are the cause of disease. This concept is known as the germ theory of disease, one of the...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Kinetic Theory of Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Kinetic theory of matter and how kinetic energy relates to the state of matter.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Biological Foundations/scientific Method Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over biology concepts and the scientific method, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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Fagler College/nas 111/scientific Methodology

For Students 9th - 10th
Power Point presentation on scientific method for NAS 102 Human and Environmental Biology II.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Thomas Young

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biographical sketch of Thomas Young's (1863- 1942) life as a mathematician and a scientist. Gives an account of his birth and the final years of his life.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: What Is Physics?: Key Terms

For Students 10th - 12th
This is a glossary of key terms and definitions used in Chapter 1: What is Physics? from the online TEA Physics text.
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Csicop: Field Guide to Critical Thinking

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article, originally published in Skeptical Inquirer, outlines some of the key components of the scientific problem-solving process while addressing the many reasons for the popularity of paranormal beliefs in the U.S. (Published in...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Scientific Theory

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Nature of scientific theories, examples of physical science theories, and the law of parsimony.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Scientific Law

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Nature of scientific laws, examples of physical science laws, and how scientific laws differ from scientific theories.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: History of Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents a brief history of chemistry and a description of some practical contributions to the field.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Theories

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will understand the difference between theories, hypotheses, and laws in science.
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Indiana University

Indiana University: Science vs. Non Science

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson at the Evolution and Nature of Science Institute site from Indiana University provides a criteria by which students can evaluate an idea or explanation for scientific credibility.
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University of California

Ucmp: Georges Cuvier

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of California, Berkeley offers a biography of George Cuvier. Scientific ideas of George Cuvier are presented, such as those related to comparative anatomy, fossils, the idea of extinction, and others....
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Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: The Nature of Science and Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
Use the scientific reasoning and critical thinking to take an in-depth look at the basics of biology.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Development of Theories

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines theories and laws in science.
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Wikia: Human Science: Law, Principle, Theory, Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
Law, principle, theory, and rule are the four stages necessary in the evolution of social change. Dive into the depths of how each plays their role in the change. Find examples listed to aid in comprehension of each stage, definitions,...