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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: On Sense and the Sensible

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Aristotle's "On Sense and the Sensible"; translated by J. I. Beare. One of the works collectively known as "Parva Naturalia."
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: On Youth and Old Age, Et. Al

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Classics Archive provides the full texts of three of Aristotle's shorter works: "On Youth and Old Age," "On Life and Death," and "On Breathing"; all translated by G. R. T. Ross. All are works part of a larger...
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Rice University

Galileo Project: The Copernican System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University contains information relating to Copernicus's sun-centered solar system theory. Pictures are provided throughout this article along with links to additional information.
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University of California

Ucmp: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and philosophical treatises of Aristotle (384-322 BCE) are surveyed, including his writings on biology, zoology and physics.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Aristotle of Stagira (384 322 Bc)

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography from ScienceWorld of Aristotle that includes a concise look at his writings and achievements, with related links interspersed throughout.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Life of Sir Isaac Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ScienceWorld provides an interesting biographical sketch of the English physicist and mathematician, Isaac Newton. The biography is a good size in length and very informative, with links provided throughout for additional...
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Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an overview of Aristotle's influential philosophy. Explains his major conceptual contributions to moral philosophy, logic, epistemology, physics, metaphysics, and natural science. Describes his influence in subsequent...
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Categorical Propositions

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduces the method of categorical logic, as used in the deductive reasoning formalized by Aristotle. Author defines important terms very clearly and includes several good examples. A good place to start reading about logic.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Aristotle and Joshua Bell Can Teach Us About Persuasion

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine you are one of the world's greatest violin players, and you decide to conduct an experiment: play inside a subway station and see if anyone stops to appreciate when you are stripped of a concert hall and name recognition. Joshua...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Book: The Poetics by Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the full text of the treatise The Poetics by Aristotle, the earliest surviving work of dramatic theory.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Aristotle including the full text of four Classical works: The Categories, and The Poetics.
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Other

Natural Philosophy: Substance and Accident

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes Aristotle's distinction between substance and accident. Lists the various types of "accident" as conceived by Aristotle.
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Other

Poetics by Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
Well here it is, the basis for Art Imitating Nature! This site is all text translated by S. H. Butcher. 26 chapters on the subject. If you wondered about the origins of the concept, here it is.
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Other

History World: History of Greek Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the history of Greek science from the 6th century BC to the 2nd century AD. Navigate using the menu on the left. Covers major figures in science and mathematics, their theories and beliefs, and the influence they had, as well as...
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Other

California State University: Poetics by Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of Aristotle's influential work on aesthetic questions. Includes a link to good discussion questions.
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Other

Astromador: Astronomia Para Amadores

For Students 9th - 10th
This resources focuses exclusively on astronomy. It's packed with historical facts about space exploration, famous people who pioneered the study of stars and planets. It features chronological list of space exploration, current news,...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: On Sleep and Sleeplessness

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Aristotle's "On Sleep and Sleeplessness"; translated by J. I. Beare. One of the works known collectively as "Parva Naturalia."
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the life of Greek philosopher Aristotle, with images, a timeline, and links to related content.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of Aristotle (384-322 BC). Discusses his early life, his education, his relationship with Alexander the Great as tutor, the breadth of his work in various science disciplines, the school he established in Athens, and...
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle's Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent introduction from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy to Aristotle's political theory. Describes his theory of constitutions and citizenship and includes a bibliography at bottom.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle's Logic

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough explanation of Aristotle's several original contributions to logic from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Includes a substantial bibliography as well as sections on syllogism, assertion, demonstration, the "Organon,"...
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Other

Washington State University: Renaissance Neo Platonism

For Students 9th - 10th
A discusion of the Platonic Tradition and its rebirth during the Italian Renaissance. Also mentions humanism, Aristotle and Marsilio Ficino.
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Other

The Basics of Philosophy: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of Aristotle's life and work, including his writings, his system of logical reasoning, and his contributions to different fields, such as politics, philosophy, and science.
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Children's Museum

Children's Museum: Field Guide to the Universe: Astronomers

For Students 9th - 10th
Read brief biographies of astronomers who are grouped by time period.