CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Scientific Thinking: Scientific Reasoning Advanced
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find out about how people use scientific reasoning to think scientifically. Included in the assignment is a four minute video and review questions.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Examples of Deductive Reasoning
Learn what deductive reasoning is and look at examples of how to apply it.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Biology: The Science of Biology
Explore the concept of scientific reasoning, and compare and contrast hypothesis and theories while understanding the difference between deductive and inductive thinking.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Plant Kingdom: Two Approaches to Learn About Nature
Take one of two approaches when investigating nature, using either inductive or deductive reasoning.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Induction
Excellent article that clearly explains the meaning and significance of "induction" in the history of philosophy. Relates the concept to philosophy of science as well as epistemology, demonstrating how the issues raised by induction are...
McREL International
Mc Rel: Whelmer #67 Activity: Bells in Your Ears
An easy to do, fun activity that investigates sound waves. The activity is presented in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.
Other
Fagler College/nas 111/scientific Methodology
Power Point presentation on scientific method for NAS 102 Human and Environmental Biology II.
McREL International
Mc Rel: Whelmer #33 Learning Activity: Density Balloon
A simple activity that investigates the effect of heat on the volume of a gas. The activity is presented in lesson plan format that meets NSES standards.