PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Scientific Processes
In this interactive activity adapted from NOVA, expand your understanding of the scientific process. Watch two videos featuring animations and interviews with scientists, and notice how the processes unfold and vary from one...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Using the Scientific Process to Study Human Evolution
View a real-life use of the scientific process by looking at Paleoanthropology in this Click and Learn. The Click and Learn is an interactive slideshow.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Scientific Process
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Role of investigations in science and the steps of the scientific method.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Scientific Process
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Role of investigations in science and the steps of the scientific method.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Scientific Process: Physical Science
[Free Registration/Login Required] Put the scientific method steps in order in this interactive flow chart! This site also includes a short quiz over the scientific method.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: The Process of Science
An introduction to scientific process and thinking like a scientist.
University of Washington
Washington U: Model for Conducting Scientific Research
This page outlines the scientific method, step by step.
Other
In Tech Open: The Emergence of Scientific Reasoning
A chapter focused on the methods children use to seek and collect information on various topics. Why would younger children have a keener ability to use scientific reasoning than older students or adults? Explore the possibilities.
University of California
Ucmp: What Is "Good Science"?
A very good explanation of the scientific process and the differences between science and non-science. This is a concise and clearly written description.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Minerals, Crystals, and Gems
Through this series of three lessons, students will gain an understanding of the basics of mineral science. In their investigation they will also work through the scientific process as they practice their observation skills, form...
Other
Rutgers: c.o.o.l. Class: Physics Project: Plankton and Ocean Current
This c.o.o.l. Project focuses on tiny sea plankton and how they move in the oceans. Follow the scientific process outlined on the left, calculate and collect data to form your own predictions.
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Rutgers: c.o.o.l. Class: Biology Project: Gone Fishing
In this C.o.o.l. project, you are given a task to complete. You will predict where fish should be found in a specific region.Follow the steps of the scientific process outlined on the left menu bar. Useful educational tool for both...
Other
Rutgers: c.o.o.l. Class: Earth Science Project: Create an Ocean Weather Forecast
Want to learn how to forecast ocean weather? This c.o.o.l. project lists each of the steps in the scientific process, and has you work through each in this earth science based project.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: General Science: The Scientific Method
Instructional module focusing on the scientific method as a process of investigation into the natural world rather than a linear collection of facts. Site also includes an interactive practice quiz and links relating to the topic.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Scientific Communication: The How and Why of Scientific Meetings
Explanation of what a scientific meeting is and why they are an integral part of scientific research.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Scientific Communication: Utilizing Scientific Literature
A brief history of scientific literature, followed by different ways scientific literature can be used.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Scientific Communication: Peer Review in Scientific Publishing
A description of what peer review is and why it is important in scientific publishing.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Research Methods: Description in Scientific Research
Specific examples are used show the importance of good description in scientific research since data and numbers are not always available.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Understanding Scientific Journals and Articles
Explanation of the difference between popular media and scientific journals. Includes examples.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Research Methods: Modeling in Scientific Research
Explanation of how physical and conceptual models can be used during scientific research. Several examples are given ranging from modeling with Legos to computer modeling.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Research Methods: Experimentation in Scientific Research
An explanation of scientific research using variables and controls.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Culture of Science: Nature of Scientific Knowledge
Explore what science really is with this explanation of scientific knowledge.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Scientific Method
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Instructional videos, grade-level texts, interactive activities, and review material about the scientific method.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Scientific Investigation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The scientific method is a process used to investigate the unknown. It is the general process of a scientific investigation. This process uses evidence and testing....