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Science Struck

Science Struck: Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives an overview of the three main sociological perspectives, including symbolic interactionism, functional analysis, and conflict theory.
Lesson Plan
National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Nagt: History of Climate Science

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity. students synthesize ideas and critically evaluate the current social perspectives of climate science and social decision-making.
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Luigi Galvani

For Students 9th - 10th
Luigi Galvani was a pioneer in the field of electrophysiology, the branch of science concerned with electrical phenomena in the body. His experiments with dissected frogs and electrical charges led him to suggest the existence of a...
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Kant, Synthetic a Priori Judgments

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Kant's philosophical perspectives. Includes discussion of Kant as trying to move beyond traditional rational or empirical approaches to thought. Defines A Priori and A Posteriori judgments and more.
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Other

Edu.learnsoc.org: Sociology as an Academic Discipline

For Students 9th - 10th
The roots of sociology and how the discipline developed are described, as well as the diversity of specializations in the field today. Provides a chart comparing its perspective to those of other social science fields. Also, describes...