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Institute and Museum of the History of Science: Mind of Leonardo

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive museum-mounted exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci looks at all his intellectual and creative pursuits: artistic, scientific, mathematic, and technological. Includes an array of stunning images and video presentations, along...
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University of Nevada, Reno

Univ of Nevada: Ejse: The History of Science

For Students 9th - 10th
The "Electronic Journal of Science Education" ISSN 1087-3430 Vol. 3 - No. 1 - September 1998 included this article called "The History of Science - What a Story!!"
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Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Museo Galileo Institute and Museum of the History of Science

For Students 9th - 10th
The Museum of the History of Science in Florence, Italy showcases it's exhibits and artifacts for the public.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Museum of the History of Science: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page for the Museum of the History of Science in Oxford. Includes on-line exhibits and an image bank.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: History of Science

For Students 9th - 10th
[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.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Museum of the History of Science: Al Mizan: Sciences & Arts in the Islamic World

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibition documents the contributions of Islam in advancing scientific and technological knowledge.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Characteristics of Science Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the characteristics of science fiction including the three types of science fiction, a list of characteristics from National Geographic. It features links to Fact Monster: "Science Fiction," Goodreads: "Popular...
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PBS

Pbs: Rough Science: A Brief History of Science

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS site outlines the history of science and explains the origin of Modern Science. A brief timeline can also be found on this site.
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University of Oxford (UK)

The History of Scientific Instruments Used in Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
Medieval and Renaissance-era scientific instruments are catalogued and displayed. Find references to the makers of the instruments and the ways the tools were once used.
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science:ms Ls4 1: Fossil Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze and interpret data for patterns in the fossil record that document the existence, diversity, extinction, and change of life forms throughout the history of life on earth under the assumption that natural laws operate...
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NASA

Nasa: Imagine the Universe: The History of Gamma Ray Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
This NASA article discusses the history of gamma-ray astronomy. Related resources.
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University of Pennsylvania

History and Sociology of Science: America's Golden Age of Medicine?

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the history of the Golden Age of Medicine in America from the 1930s through the 1960s. Use photographs, primary sources, essays, and the suggested questions to trace the advances made in drugs, technology, and the delivery of...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: History of Chemistry

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn about the history of chemistry through instructional videos, grade-level texts, and quick assessments.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Studying the History of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This in-depth article illustrates the concept of geologic time, and helps the learner understand why fossils are rare.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Turning the Pages Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of science at this wonderful resource that provides virtual books in the biomedical sciences field for viewing at home. These are books and manuscripts that are hundreds of years old and would not be accessible...
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Culture of Science: Scientific Institutions and Societies

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation on the importance of institutions and professional societies which have led to a great deal of progress in science.
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University of California

Princeton University: The Faces of Science: African Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explores the role of African Americans in science. Past contributions, present activity and future possibilities are all discussed.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Museum of the History of Science: Wireless World: Marconi and the Radio

For Students 9th - 10th
Take an historic tour through the world of radio from Marconi's first radio transmission to the beginning of television broadcasting. Read about how Marconi's invention of wireless telegraphy had an impact on those who survived the...
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Other

Unc Charlotte: History of Scientific Racism [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly article by Anthropology Professor Jonathan Marks on the history of scientific racism. Published in the Encyclopedia of Race and Racism.
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Other

London Grid for Learning: History of Computing: A Brave New World

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource aims to teach the history of computing and the effect of landmark moments in computing history on today's world. Crosses different curriculum areas. Explanations of many of the world's significant computers were provided by...
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Science Museum, London

Science Museum: Energy Hall: The Story of Steam

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual exhibition on the history of steam power, with animated images of the first steam engines. Covers the history of coal mining and engine building by millwrights and engineers, and gives biographical information about early...
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Story Behind the Science

Story Behind the Science: Piecing Together the Structure of Dna [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the history of the scientific efforts that went into the discovery and mapping of the structure of DNA, spanning one hundred forty years.
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California State University

Csun: Nature of Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This California State University Northridge essay on the "Nature of Science, the Scientific Method, and Measurement" includes a historical perspective.
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American Chemical Society

Acs: Alice Hamilton and the Development of Occupational Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Profile of Alice Hamilton (1869-1970), a pioneer in the field of occupational health. Includes a 4-page downloadable booklet of the material.