Curated OER
The End of an Era
Students explore the American-Mongolian paleontology expedition of Cretaceous fossil beds at Ukhaa Tolgod in the Gobi Desert. They present information about the life forms, tectonics, climate and geology of this time.
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The Student Newspaper on World War I
Students explore WW I through the publication of a completely student-compiled newspaper.
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California Primary 2000
Students explore the open primary system and the candidates that appeared on the ballot in California's Presidential Primary in 2000. A variety of issues and sites are explored and form the focus of this instructional activity.
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Frankenstein (Teacher Zone)
Students are introduced to the life and art of Mary Shelley and consider the still-relevant themes of the Frankenstein myth. Also, students become acquainted with the nineteenth century fascination with electricity by reviewing...
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Electrical motors
Students investigate and experiement with a 9-volt motor. They will use the connecting wire and battery pack to discover fans.
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High Rollaway Heroes
Students work collaboratively with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to preserve a local historical and environmentally fragile site. They conduct a survey of the plant and animal life at the site, and create an informational...
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Uncovering the Tales of Famous Explorers and Their Historical Expeditions
High schoolers investigate various expeditions throughout history to new and or uncharted territories. They participate in groups in order to develop and produce television news magazine segments about some of these historical expeditions.
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The Balance of Good Health and the Food Pyramid
Young scholars explore the importance of good health and the food pyramid. They examine food labels and the importance of healthy food choices. Students investigate food additives.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Practice of Science: Introduction to Research Methods
An explanation indicating that there is more than one method of scientific research.
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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.
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Visionlearning: Research Methods: Comparison in Scientific Research
Pros and cons of the comparative method of research are described. Specific examples are used to show how and why the comparative method may be used when researching.
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Visionlearning: Research Methods: Experimentation in Scientific Research
An explanation of scientific research using variables and controls.
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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.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Technology
The 19th century saw a rapid technological change, together with paradigm shifts in scientific understanding. These articles research how authors responded to the new possibilities afforded by technology and science.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Culture of Science: Scientific Institutions and Societies
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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Visionlearning: Culture of Science: Scientific Ethics
An explanation of why ethics play an important role in science and research.