Curated OER
Henry's Hobbies
What was life like for King Henry VIII? Jousting, hunting, feasting, and bear baiting are some of the fun activities you'll learn about with this interesting presentation. While the information provided relates only to royal social...
Curated OER
Robert Boyle and the Royal Society
Pupils research Royal Society, explain reasons for its foundation, examine reasons why it is beneficial to modern scientists to work in teams, and identify ways scientists disseminate information.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: William Henry Bragg Biographical
The Nobel Foundation provides a biography of Bragg. This site focuses primarily on his activities and accomplishments as a scientist.
Texas A&M University
Peer Curricula: Story Time: Thomas H. Huxley
A biography of the remarkable life of Thomas Huxley, who began his life in abject poverty, but through self-education and dedication, became a star in world science.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Christiaan Huygens
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information and findings of Christiaan Huygens.
Florida State University
Florida State University: William Henry Bragg
A sound biography, focusing mainly on Bragg's science, what he discovered and what it's significance was. Lists many of his honors.
Rice University
Galileo Project: John Locke
At this site from the Galileo Project of Rice University, you can view factual information about Locke's life. Written in lists; easy to read. Includes categories such as nationality, education, religion, scientific disciplines, and...
Other
Horror Vacui: Robert Boyle
A brief biography of Boyle, focused on his scientific achievements.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thomas Willis
Thomas Willis was a founding member of the Royal Society, who played an important part in the history of anatomy, neurology, and psychiatry.
Rice University
Rice University: Francis Bacon
This site from The Galileo Project of the Rice University provides an outline form biography on Francis Bacon. The information that is provided includes topics such as: dates, father, nationality, education, religion, and so on.