Science Struck
Science Struck: The Types of Social Sciences and What They Teach
Describes the different disciplines within social sciences and the history of the term 'social science.'
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Medical Social Worker
The role of medical social worker is a huge one. Read this Science Buddies career profile to find out the specialized knowledge a medical social worker needs to have to coordinate care and information for hospital patients while in the...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: The Social Gospel and the Progressive Era
Essay on the shifting tide and changing attitudes brought about by social science during the Progressive Era with an increased emphasis on social welfare, race relations, and fair labor practices in an industrial age.
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Understanding Society: Sociology as a Social Science Discipline
The unique nature of contemporary sociology as being innately interdisciplinary is discussed, and why this diversity is a good thing. Written by philosopher Daniel Little.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Science Technicians
Review information about what it's like to be a science technician. Includes details about expected salary and working conditions.
Libre Text
Libre Texts: Social Science: 8.5: Systems Theory Paradigm
Explain what systems theory is and its impact on how we view the world today.
Trinity University
Trinity University: Social Psychology
This site examines the overlap between the behavioral sciences (psychology and sociology). It compares the approaches of psychologists and sociologists in researching behavior. An outline of the areas examined in social psychology is...
US Department of Education
The Wolfsonian Inc.: Artful Citizenship Project: Three Year Project Report
This is a PDF report on an arts-integrated social studies curriculum project designed to provide third- through fifth- grade students and teachers with the tools necessary to: develop visual literacy skills; implement social science...
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Pre History of Cognitive Science: Thomas Hobbes
This article analyzes the philosophy contained in such works as "Leviathan." A good starting point for research on Hobbesian philosophy.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Theory of Environmental Determinism
Explains what is meant by the theory of environmental determinism, its origins and history, and its decline in popularity. Also presents examples of environmental determinism.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Environmental Possibilism vs Environmental Determinism
Explains the difference between environmental possibilism and environmental determinism and presents a chart comparing the tenets of each theory.
NOAA
Noaa: Nccos: Exploring New Ways to Communicate Scientific Results
Discusses the many types of media technology that scientists have available today to communicate the results of their research. These include social media tools, educational web pages, videos, virtual worlds, and podcasts. Many examples...
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Teaching the Jah: Earth Day and the Environmental Movement
As part of a larger lesson plan on the the environment and the environmental movement, this lesson focuses on the movement as part of a larger emphasis on social movements in the 1960s. Find information about the history of Earth Day,...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Dogs Prefer Winners
From ABC News in Science, Jennifer Viegas's article deals with social behavior of dogs and current research suggesting that they gravitate toward "winners." When they observe other animals or animal-human interaction, they go towards the...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Agricultural and Food Scientists
This resource provides information about careers focusing in agriculture and food sciences.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Eureka Alert: Fear of 'Foreigners' May Slow Scientific Progress
Science is a very important part of social progress. But since 9/11, foreign students, many of whom study science and technology in the United States, have had more difficult times of obtaining and renewing visas. This could lead to a...
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Duke: Center for Inquiry Based Learning
Duke University has established the Center for Inquiry-Based Learning. It serves to enhance math and science lessons. Click on Resources for good examples of Inquiry-based lesson plans.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Two Treatisies on Government
This site provides selections from John Locke's "Two Treatisies on Government." It contains evaluations on the sections 'Of the State of Nature' and 'Of Political of Civil Society.'
Live Science
Live Science: What Is the Difference Between Race and Ethnicity?
A brief explanation of the distinction between race and ethnicity.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
The "Wealth of Nations" is the second most cited book in the social sciences published before 1950. Read the full text of this pivotal book on classical economics by Adam Smith.
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North Dakota Department Fo Public Instruction: Content Standards
The state displays its learning standards for the areas of dance, drama, music, visual, English/language arts, health, math,physical education, sciences, and social studies.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Empire That Was Russia, Photographic Record Recreated
The digital revival of the glass plate images of the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I by photographer Sergei Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorskii. Very interesting from both historical and technological points of view.
Wisconsin Response to Intervention Center
Wisconsin Rt I Center: Print Rich Environment [Pdf]
Classroom teachers will learn the importance of a print rich environment. Teachers will learn how to implement a print rich environment and how to measure students' progress relative to the print rich environment.
Marxists Internet Archive
Encyclopedia of Marxism: Fourier, Francois Charles
This entry from the Marxists Internet Archive relies almost entirely on Frederick Engels' assessment of Fourier and his writing. Extensive quotation from Engel's "The Development of Socialism from Utopia to Science."
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