PBS
Pbs: Rough Science: A Brief History of Science
PBS site outlines the history of science and explains the origin of Modern Science. A brief timeline can also be found on this site.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: A Brief History of Vaccination
Presents a detailed history of vaccine science.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: A Brief History of Astronomy
In this interactive module students will explore what different ancient cultures believe was an explanation of the stars and planets. They will look at how the work of Nicolas Copernicus revolutionize the world of astronomy and learn how...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A Brief History of Video Games (Part I)
Video games are everywhere these days, but where did they actually come from? The history of video games is a complicated story that involves giant computers in science labs, the founder of Chuck E. Cheese and billions of dollars in...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: A Brief History of Mass Extinctions
A site dedicated to knowledge about the mass extinction that have occurred in our history.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Kids Work! History of Medicine
A brief history of medicine told in five snapshots of time: ancient times, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the early modern period (eighteenth and nineteenth centuries), and modern times.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Brief History of the Universe
Beginning with an image termed the "Brief History of the Universe" this site examines (briefly, as noted) a timeline of the universe as dictated by the image. The timeline includes information on the big bang theory, the dark ages, the...
PBS
Pbs: Now With Bill Moyers: Troubled Waters: Brief History of the Clean Water Act
Find the background of the legislation that resulted in the Clean Water Act in 1972, and read about the results of that legislation.
PBS
Pbs: Rough Science: Discover More
Site allows users to discover more about science by clicking on links such as "A Brief History of Science," "What is Science All About," and the "Art of Science." Also offers links to create additional science adventures and resources.
Other
Cartage: Discovery of Early Hominids
This comprehensive essay provides a brief history of the Australopithecines an in depth discussion of the discovery of the early fossils, and a look at the ancestors of the Australopithecines.
Other
Internet Learning Tree: A Brief History of the Internet
An anecdotal history of the people and communities that brought about the internet.
Other
American Plastics Council: The History of Plastics
This site from the American Plastics Council provides a brief history of all major developments of fibers and plastics including the early invention of rayon. Very interesting and informative, it also includes a timeline for easier...
Other
American Chemistry Council: History of Polymer and Plastics for Students
This resource presents a brief guide introduces the history, structure, and characteristics of plastics and polymers.
Harvard University
Web Science Resources: A Brief History of Optics
This timeline compiles an enormous amount of historical information from the field of optics. From 300 BCE to the present, strategic experiments, findings, and theories are described.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Forensic Science
In this comprehensive learning tutorial you will be provided with a brief introduction to Forensic Science and the history of Forensic Science. You will explain the different specialty areas of a forensic laboratory and discuss the...
Science Museum, London
Science Museum: Ada Lovelace
Some say that Ada Lovelace was the first programmer because she wrote instructions for a computing device designed by Charles Babbage. This site presents a brief history of Ada's life and the important role she played in the history of...
Other
The Canadian Beaver: A Brief History of the Beaver
Beaver facts, trivia, history and stamps are all covered within this "The Canadian Beaver" website. Science-based information, such as reproduction, habitat, diet and predators has also been provided.
Science Struck
Science Struck: A Simple Explanation of How Electromagnets Work
Gives a brief history of electromagnets and describes the parts of an electromagnet and how one works. Includes labeled illustrations and examples of their many applications.
The Franklin Institute
Resources for Science Learning: The Wright 1911 Model B Flyer in Flight
See film footage and read brief descriptions of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll's 1911 Model B flyer flight in 1934.
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Famous Scientists in History
A long list of scientists with brief descriptions of their most important contributions to science.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Famous Women Scientists From Around the World
Gives brief information about the lives and accomplishments of famous women scientists from around the globe.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity
The Engines of Our Ingenuity is a radio program that tells the story of how our culture is formed by human creativity. The program uses the record of history to reveal the way art, technology, and ideas have shaped us. Episode topics...
Cyberbee
Fingerprinting
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about fingerprinting! Provides links to a brief history of fingerprinting, FBI Kids site, a lesson in classification, fingerprinting identification and a game.
Other
Canal Kids: Saude (Health for Kids in Portuguese)
A very informative and fun site children can use to learn about taking care of their health. In addition to information about the body, the senses, the brain, vaccines, and healthy habits, the site provides a brief history of medicine....