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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Forensic Science

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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BBC

Bbc: Ks2 Bitesize English: Reading

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
This site provides activities, games, tests, and worksheets in reading areas: deduction, dictionaries, poetry, and non-fiction.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Distinguishing Between Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on distinguishing between inductive and deductive reasoning. Sometimes it's difficult to separate these two types of reasoning because we often use them together; drawing conclusions in inductive reasoning is likely...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Back to School Teachers Guides

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
We've assembled a collection of teacher resources that will help share ideas on how you can integrate PBS Kids content with your students.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Deductive Reasoning

For Students 6th - 8th
An explanation and description of deductive reasoning in solving problems at this site from The Math Forum. Simple and helpful information.
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University of California

Ucmp: Understanding Science: Tennis Shoe Detectives

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A lesson where students take copies of their shoe prints, then create a story and illustrate it with pictures showing trails of footprints. Presented are samples of such trails that can be used to stimulate class discussion, and to...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Deductive Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This free encyclopedia site from Wikipedia gives a definition and examples of deductive reasoning. It also has links to related terms and topics.
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Categorical Propositions

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduces the method of categorical logic, as used in the deductive reasoning formalized by Aristotle. Author defines important terms very clearly and includes several good examples. A good place to start reading about logic.
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Web Center for Social Research Methods

Research Methods Knowledge Base: Deduction and Induction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides a good explanation of deductive and inductive thinking.
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: Mathematics: The Science of Patterns

For Students 9th - 10th
A book excerpt, this page discusses John Venn's "simple, geometric method for checking the validity of syllogisms," with diagrams, examples, and related links.
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San Jose State University

San Jose St. Univ.: Inductive and Deductive Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource distinguishes between the two forms of argument: deductive vs. inductive reasoning by providing examples and explanations. There are also some practice exercises given to further your understanding.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Greek Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the history of Greek science from the 7th century on, and the major figures who contributed ideas. Includes a timeline of Greek science.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Deductive Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use deductive reasoning to solve problems. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Thinking: Scientific Reasoning Advanced

For Students 9th - 10th
[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.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Scientific Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes scientific problem solving and the scientific method.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Scientific Problem Solving

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduces the scientific method and presents the difference between a theory and a law.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Plant Kingdom: Two Approaches to Learn About Nature

For Students 6th - 8th
Take one of two approaches when investigating nature, using either inductive or deductive reasoning.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a University of Toronto website, this page defines and describes deductive and inductive reasoning in solving mathematical problems.
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Organization for Community Networks

Ofcn Lesson Plan: Deductive Reasoning

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This OFCN lesson plan offers ideas for incorporating deductive reasoning problems into the classroom.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Examples of Deductive Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what deductive reasoning is and look at examples of how to apply it.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Reasoning Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial on reasoning skills focusing on both inductive and deductive reasoning. Has several examples and exercises with answers and discussion.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Types of Reasoning Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Reasoning is a fundamental part of geometric proofs. There are several types of reasoning, many of which we innately and naturally picked up. However, the different...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Scientific Reasoning

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The differences between deductive and inductive reasoning are described in this lesson.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Geometry: Deductive Reasoning

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept introduces students to deductive reasoning using the laws of detachment, contrapositive, and syllogism. Students examine guided notes, review guided...