CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: History of Science
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores the evolution of science, major contributions in the history of science, and the scientific revolution.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Kitchen Science
This guide focuses on everyday substances and how we can change their properties by adding heat or cold, physically manipulating them, or mixing them together.
Other
Institute of Physics: Physics Evolution
The interactive map explores physics characters, their stories, and how they influenced each other. The ancient philosophers, the Arabian age, and the electrical enlightenment are included.
Physics Central
American Physical Society: A Century of Physics
This site presents year-by-year timeline of physics discoveries during the twentieth century. Just click on "Timeline," for a complete summary of physics history since 1896.
PBS
Pbs: A Science Odyssey
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
NASA
Nasa: Rockets Educator Guide: A Pictorial History
View pictures, descriptions, and dates of rockets throughout history. Learn about rockets and how they have evolved throughout time.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Science
History for Kids overview on the science and innovations of ancient China. Students learn about the significant impact China made on the world with contributions in the fields of astronomy, chemistry, physics, meteorology and seismology.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Science Ambassador Fellowship: Lesson Plans
This site gives many lesson plans for teaching middle and high school students about current and relevant science topics like autism, ADHD, Diabetes, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, birth defects, genetics, and more. The lessons are based on...
Other
The Big Think: The Brutal Physics of Football
Describes some changes that have taken place in football to make the game safer, and includes two videos where scientists explain the physics behind football and the importance of designing good safety equipment, especially for head...
California State University
Csun: Nature of Science
This California State University Northridge essay on the "Nature of Science, the Scientific Method, and Measurement" includes a historical perspective.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Physical Science
This guide focuses on four physical science topics that fascinate children and scientists alike. They are motion, magnets, sound, and light. With your guidance and support, these topics provide children with many opportunities to explore...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1905
This Nobel E-Museum website commemorates the work of Philipp von Lenard and his Nobel prize achievement. This detailed resource includes a biography, Lenard's Nobel Lecture, and the "The Nobel Prize in Physics 1905 Presentation Speech."
Other
American Institute of Physics: Marie Curie and the Science of Radioactivity
Resource provides an in-depth exhibit featuring Marie Curie and her contribution to the science of radioactivity.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Way to Go, Einstein!
The Way to Go, Enstein, OLogy site is a place for learning about Einstein--his career, his ideas, how he thought about problems, and his contributions to science. Explore, ask questions, find information, and meet American Museum of...
Other
Manitoba Education and Training: Physics: Particle and Wave Models of Light
A collection of ideas for teaching students about the nature of light. They learn about the history behind theories of light and the contributions of different scientists. Includes lots of experiments to build their understanding of the...
Other
Digital Library for Earth System Education (Dlese)
This resource provides materials for teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or tutorial). Site is focused on earth science, geography, and...
Other
Digital Library for Earth System Education
This site from Digital Library for Earth System Education provides materials for students and teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or...
Other
4000 Years of Women in Science
A site that celebrates the place of women in scientific research since history began.
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Famous Physicists
A list of famous physicists with some biographical information and mention of their accomplishments. Includes separate list of physicists who won the Nobel Prize.
Other
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Science is a multidisciplinary journal that covers the biological, physical, and social sciences, and publishes research reports, commentaries, reviews, colloquium papers and actions of the...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Basics of Quantum Mechanics for Dummies
A good explanation of basic quantum theory.
University of Waterloo (Canada)
University of Waterloo: Rudolf Julius Emanuel Clausius
Lists the most important publications of Rudolf Clausius. Provides some biographical details. Part of a set of History of Thermodynamics course notes.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Profile: Dr. Charles Liu
A biography of Dr. Charles Liu, an astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History focused on his drive to become an astrophysicist.
Other
History of Islamic Science 3: The Time of Al Razi
In-depth look at Islamic society during the time of al-Razi. Discusses "Arabic Mathematics and Astronomy," "Muslim Alchemy and Physics," "Muslim Medicine," and several well-known individuals such as al-Mahani, inb Yusuf, al-Nairizi, ibn...