Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Rutherford's Enlarged: A Content Embedded Activity on Nature of Science
Through a study of Ernest Rutherford's experiments with atomic structure, learners develop a deeper understanding of the nature of science. The activity is taken from a linked article by the author that was published in the Journal of...
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Nature of Science
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition and goal of science and how science advances.
PBS
Kqed Quest: A Different Kind of Science and Nature Adventure
A multimedia offering for teachers and learners to explore the latest science, nature, and environment stories.
US Department of Energy
U.s. Department of Energy: Office of Science
The Office of Energy Research, a division of the U.S. Department of Energy, conducts energy research in various subjects from biological and environmental issues to nuclear physics, and results are published here.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physics 1929
This site from The Nobel Foundation tells the scientific work which earned Louis de Broglie the Nobel Prize in Physics. Here, you can read the Presentation Speech in which Professor C.W. Oseen praises Louis de Broglie's work and de...
Other
Manitoba Education and Training: Physics: Particle and Wave Models of Light
A collection of ideas for teaching young scholars 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...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Physical Therapist
This career profile from Science Buddies explains what a physical therapist does. Find out the nature of the work, the work environment, the education requirements, and what a physical therapist's daily work looks like. Included are...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Measuring Light Intensity Using the Inverse Square Law
You've probably heard that compact fluorescent light bulbs are more efficient than incandescent bulbs. More of the electricity they use goes into producing light, and less into producing heat than with incandescent bulbs. How much more...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Liquid Waste Treatment System Operator
Wastewater treatment plants are essential for providing us with clean water. The job of the liquid waste treatment system operator is to keep these plants operating. Find out about the education requirements for this job as well as the...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Surveyor
George Washington started out as a surveyor. This career has potential in many areas above ground, underground, and even in space. Find out about the nature of the work of a surveyor as well as the educational requirements in this...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Nature of Technology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of technology and how technology evolves.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicists and Astronomers
A thorough overview of the careers of physicist and astronomer, covering nature of the work, working conditions, employment information, training requirements, and job outlook.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Urban and Regional Planners
This resource provides a complete description of the career of urban planner. It includes the nature of the work, training and education, employment outlook and wages.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Timeline of Electricity and Magnetism: 1900 1909
Albert Einstein publishes his special theory of relativity and his theory on the quantum nature of light, which he identified as both a particle and a wave. With ever new appliances, electricity begins to transform everyday life.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Light and Optics
Students will investigate the properties of light waves. They will learn about the different types of electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves, and investigate the phenomena of reflection, refraction, interference, and diffraction.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Science Technicians
Review information about what it's like to be a science technician. Includes details about expected salary and working conditions.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Science Manager
Imagine teams of scientists off in all directions doing their research. Someone has to plan and be the administrator to be sure everything runs smoothly. That is the job of the natural sciences manager. This career requires not only...
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.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Soil and Water Conservationist
Soil and water conservation are important in the protection of the earth's natural resources. Read about the careers that study and encourage conservation. Find out about the educational requirements necessary to become a soil or water...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Basics of Quantum Mechanics for Dummies
A good explanation of basic quantum theory.
Other
Elementary Science Program: Astronomy, Gr. 5 8
"Astronomy is the science that studies the Earth, the Moon and other objects in space. It has helped us discover our place in the physical universe. It is still making discoveries." This landing page gives options for students and...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Geoscientists
Within the two major disciplines of geology and geophysics are numerous subspecialties of careers. Included: nature of the work, training, advancement, employment, job outlook. projections data, earnings, related occupations. A detailed...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Course Introduction
An introduction to Environmental Science, an interdisciplinary field of study that integrates the biological and physical sciences in an effort to understand environmental systems, and the solutions to both man-made and natural...