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Stockholm University: Scientific Method and Research Ethics: Norms of Research

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of resources on the norms of scientific research. Includes a short presentation on research ethics and the scientific method, a 110-page slideshow on research ethics, and two links to resources on ethical guidelines for science.
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Other

Science Blogs: Adventures in Ethics and Science: Basic Concepts: Norms of Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what Robert K. Merton meant by the norms of science, and summarizes the four norms highlighted by Merton. These are Universalism, 'Communism' or the sense of being part of a community, Disinterestedness, and Organized...
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PBS

Pbs: Religion and Ethics Newsweekly: Lesson Plans in Ethics and Religion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A broad range of lesson plans designed to engage students in the ethical and religious issues of the day. Draws on selected stories from the PBS series "Religion and Ethics Newsweekly," incorporating online video and similar resources,...
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Texas A&M University

Texas A&m University: Ethics Case Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of engineering ethics case studies, each offering background information and discussion points.
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Learnit Educational Community: Digital Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanations on copyright, fair use, spamming, flaming and other digital ethics issues.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Ethics in America Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Medicines, war, business, and more are topics found within the Ethics in America II. This exhibit is designed to aid students in understanding ethical reasoning in a variety of disciplines.
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Bitlaw: Rights Granted Under Copyright Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the exclusive rights granted under the Copyright Act.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Plato's Ethics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry provides an extensive discussion on Plato's Ethics and his attempt to create a philosophy of achieving the highest aim of moral thought and conduct.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Ethics in Science

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of ethics, ethical rules in science, and how science influences ethical decisions.
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Japan Guide: Eating in a Japanese Restaraunt

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how to eat properly in a Japanes restaraunt and what you should expect during your dining expereince.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Discovering Psychology: Research Methods

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, you will explore how psychologists draw solid conclusions from the complex and often ambiguous phenomena they study -- how you think, feel, and behave.
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On Being

American Public Media: Reinhold Niebuhr: Does His Legacy Have a Future?

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which examines the major ideas of the theologian, Reinhold Niebuhr, and their impact on America during the 20th century and what use they have in current American life.
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American Nurses Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a great deal of information about nursing and current issues in the nursing career. Recent published articles as well as an online journal are included. This site has many links to related sites.
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Wired.com: The Age of Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from Wired Magazine describing Paine's use of the media to support the Revolution and comparing it to use of modern media such as TV, radio and the Internet.
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Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Ethical Considerations in Primary Research

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the ethical considerations necessary when reporting primary research findings.
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Other

Library of Congress: Copyright Basics [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress provides a comprehensive article covering every possible question concerning copyright material.
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Other

Online Ethics Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is a very extensive site that examines ethics in engineering and the natural sciences.
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Black Past

Black Past: Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment (1932 1972)

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia entry you'll learn about the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, in which scientists infected blacks with syphilis to gather scientific data. There is a link to a website to gain more information about this grave ethical...
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Handout
National Human Genome Research Institute

Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Research Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official division for researching the implications of the Human Genome Project. Find out about topics being discussed involving the ethics of the program, how it is socially accepted, and what sort of legislature is involved...
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Other

Jr. Nba Player's Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this site features the sport of basketball, the advice is great for all sport enthusiasts. Topics include team play, good sportsmanship, health and fitness, and more.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts, Grade 10: Henrietta's Dance

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students consider the importance of leaving a legacy and the myriad ways that we can leave a legacy, through our language, our families, or even our cells. Students also explore the issue of ownership and ethics of medical research. This...
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Article
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Network Etiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the University of Hawaii. Information on network etiquette with information on not sending chain mail, spamming, and other Usenet inappropriate uses.
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Handout
Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Aristotle (384 322 Bce)

For Students 9th - 10th
The life, philosophy and metaphysics of Aristotle (384-322 BCE) are surveyed. The aim of Aristotle's logical treatises (known as the Organon) was to develop a universal method of reasoning by means of which it would be possible to learn...
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Other

Objectivism.net

For Students 9th - 10th
Objectivism website with updated news and information. There are also several links to top Objectivism websites.