Handout
University of Hamburg

University of Hamburg: Deviations From Mendelian Laws And: What Is the Meaning of Dominance?

For Students 9th - 10th
Upper level discussion of several of Mendel's experiments and laws.
Handout
Indiana University

Indiana University: Science vs. Non Science

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson at the Evolution and Nature of Science Institute site from Indiana University provides a criteria by which students can evaluate an idea or explanation for scientific credibility.
Website
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Epidemiologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Being an epidemiologist is like being a detective, at least a medical detective. Read about the many different ways the epidemiologist looks into medical conditions to see what causes them. Science Buddies' career profile lays out the...
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Pipes of Pan

For Students 9th - 10th
An experiment to create a device using cardboard tubes that will separate a mixture of sounds in a background into their different frequencies, from low to high depending on the tube length.
Unit Plan
Vision Learning

Visionlearning: General Science: The Scientific Method

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
Science Bob Pflugfelder

Science Bob: The Scientific Method

For Students 3rd - 8th
Gives an overview of the scientific method as it relates to a science fair project.
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Resonator

For Students 9th - 10th
An experiment in resonance that demonstrates how to synchronize an applied force with an object's natural frequency and amplify the resulting motion.
Handout
Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Mendels' Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Palomar College provides a good background on exactly what Mendel did. Vocabulary links throughout make this a very good introduction article for genetics.
Website
NASA

Nasa: Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Join NASA in its study of oceanography and learn about the Earth system, the physical ocean, and life in the ocean. Try out the Giovanni: Earth Data Visualization Tool and access satellite-derived data to enhance the learning experience.