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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology and the Scientific Method Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review your knowledge of the nature of science as it relates to biology.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Nova: Gross Science: Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do we smell different when we're sick? Why does cheese smell like feet? Why don't vultures get sick from eating rotting meat? Science is filled with stories: some of them are beautiful and some of them are gross. Really gross. Gross...
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Handout
Indiana University

Indiana University: Ensi Sensi/nature of Modern Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This paper by Martin Nickels includes a section titled "The Uncertainty & Limits of Scientific Knowledge."
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Handout
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: "But What Is It Good For?"

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the many applications of nuclear science that benefit a wide variety of disciplines.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Italian Style: Where's the Matter?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore some of the hard questions and issues related to scientific research and project funding. Role-play a mock Congressional hearing to discuss the wisdom of a new scientific venture with no perceivable practical use to mankind.
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Handout
Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: The Scientific Method

For Students 3rd - 8th
Gives an overview of the scientific method as it relates to a science fair project.
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Other

Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A great resource to discover fun new activities to use in your classroom. Activities are age-appropriate, and span several science topics.