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History World: History of Greek Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the history of Greek science from the 6th century BC to the 2nd century AD. Navigate using the menu on the left. Covers major figures in science and mathematics, their theories and beliefs, and the influence they had, as well as...
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Astromador: Astronomia Para Amadores

For Students 9th - 10th
This resources focuses exclusively on astronomy. It's packed with historical facts about space exploration, famous people who pioneered the study of stars and planets. It features chronological list of space exploration, current news,...
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Children's Museum: Field Guide to the Universe: Astronomers

For Students 9th - 10th
Read brief biographies of astronomers who are grouped by time period.
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Ancient History: 10 Ancient Greek Inventions and Discoveries Still Used Today

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Ten of the important inventions and innovations of the ancient Greeks are described. These include the water mill, the odometer, alarm clocks, cartography, the Olympics, geometry, Hippocratic medicine, philosophy, democracy, and...
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Revista Eletronica: Grecia Antiga (In Portuguese)

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A comprehensive collection of digital artifacts and articles on Greek culture from antiquity to modernity. Many aspects of Greece's development, from philosophy, mathematics, writings, medicine to language, are covered. Check out "Quid...
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Science Struck: Interesting Philosophical Questions About Time

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover some of the deep questions that scientists and philosophers ask about time and some of the ideas that emerge from each one.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Epicurus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy is an excellent, detailed introduction to the philosophy of Epicurus. Divided into sections addressing his metaphysics, epistemology, ethics. Includes numerous links to related...
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Rice University: Ptolemaic System

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Galileo Project of Rice University examines both Aristotle and Ptolemy's differing views of the universe. The article is medium in length and worth checking out on the subject.
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University of St Andrews: Mathematics Archive: Hippocrates

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This page gives information about Hippocrates and his life. It also contains informatin about different people like Aristotle, Euclid, and Proclus.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Plato

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Plato was a Classical Greek philosopher, who, together with his mentor, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle, helped to lay the foundations of Western philosophy. Plato was also a mathematician, writer of philosophical dialogues, and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
An illustration of Plato, a Classical Greek philosopher, who, together with his mentor, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle, helped to lay the foundations of Western philosophy. Plato was also a mathematician, writer of philosophical...
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Wikipedia: Timeline of Solar System Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an in-depth timeline of important events in astronomy relating to the solar system are presented here. Links are also provided for additional information on related subjects.
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The Ptolemaic Model of the Planetary System

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An easy-to-read description and history of Ptolemy's geocentric model of the universe. Geocentric means that Ptolemy believed the Earth was the center of the universe.
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University of Calgary

U. Of Calgary: The Islamic World to 1600, Al Farabi

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides a brief article on the Islamic philosopher, Al-Farabi, whose work influenced the Islamic philosophers who followed him, particularly Ibn Sina and Ibn Rushd.
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Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Al Farabi,avincenna, Averroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an essay on the role of philosophy in Islam according to Al-Farabi, Avicenna, and Averroes, who are Islamic philosophers and writers from the Middle Ages.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Induction

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent article that clearly explains the meaning and significance of "induction" in the history of philosophy. Relates the concept to philosophy of science as well as epistemology, demonstrating how the issues raised by induction are...
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Science Struck: History of Optical Illusions

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the philosophers and scientists who studied optical illusions and some of the techniques used to create the illusions.
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Science Struck: History of the Periodic Table

For Students 9th - 10th
The modern periodic table has evolved over a long period of time as new discoveries have been made. Learn about the contributions made by different scientists to its development.
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Ducksters: Ancient Greek Philosophers for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Philosophers of Ancient Greece on this site.
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Arkansas State Parks: Children's Guide to the Knapp Trail [Pdf]

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Children's trail guide to the Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park in Arkansas, with illustrations and notes about the archaeological history and culture of the early Toltec people.
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This ibiblio.org site provides information about the life and artwork of German painter and graphic artist, Hans Baldung Grien (1485-1545 CE). Gives examples of his work, with descriptions, and links to much more information.
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For Students 9th - 10th
This ibiblio.org site provides information about the life and artwork of German painter and graphic artist, Hans Baldung Grien (1485-1545 CE). Gives examples of his work, with descriptions, and links to much more information.

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