Pupil outcome: I can explain how Shelley uses 'Frankenstein' to express her own views towards the Scientific Revolution. Key learning points: - Many critics read 'Frankenstein' as a criticism of the Scientific Revolution. - The...

Experimental Design Questions for AP Physics exams are described and many examples of how to approach and answer these difficult questions are discussed.

Amazing scientific discoveries aren't always made by renowned scientists! Here's a few examples of times ordinary people unlocked some incredible discoveries! Let's' check it out!

Pupil outcome: I can explain different religious and non-religious views on animal experimentation, focusing on key ethical arguments and the impact on suffering and human health. Key learning points: - Animal experimentation uses...

Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....

Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....

Upon viewing the Scientific Method video series, students will be able to do the following: Appreciate the importance of science and scientific discoveries in improving quality of life. Understand that the scientific method is one of...

Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and a recent Lecturer in Ethics at Harvard Extension School. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in...

As Psychology is a science, it uses the experimental method in a similar way to Physics, Chemistry and Biology. However, because of the subject matter Psychologists are studying, it can sometimes seem a bit confusing.
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In this live-action program viewers will learn that the scientific method is a disciplined, systematic way of asking and answering questions about the physical world. Students will come to understand each step of the scientific method...

As Psychology is a science, it uses the experimental method in a similar way to Physics, Chemistry and Biology. However, because of the subject matter Psychologists are studying, it can sometimes seem a bit confusing. Under the hood, a...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Dr. Lanyon acts as a foil to Henry Jekyll. Key learning points: - In literature, a foil is a contrasting character who highlights another’s qualities or flaws. - Lanyon acts as a foil to Jekyll in the...

This live-action video program is about the word laws. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word laws through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...

Pupil outcome: I can make links between the characterisation of Lanyon and Stevenson’s key themes of hypocrisy and concealment. Key learning points: - Lanyon may seem like a foil to Jekyll, but ultimately he also succumbs to his...

In this section, I talk about the scientific method, controlled experiments, scientific tools, Theories and laws.

What puts the “science” in social science? Today we’ll explore positivist sociology and how sociologists use empirical evidence to explore questions about the social world. We’ll also introduce two alternatives: interpretative sociology...

Explore the nature of science with The Amoeba Sisters. This video discusses why there is not just one universal scientific method as well as the importance of credible sources when researching. Vocab in experimental design including...

From a blacksmith's son, to one of the most repeated names in physics textbooks, Michael Faraday epitomized the spirit of scientific exploration

From a blacksmith's son, to one of the most repeated names in physics textbooks, Michael Faraday epitomized the spirit of scientific exploration

The tale of a curious scientist who creates a sapient but grotesque Creature in a scientific experiment gone wrong has shaped science fiction writing for generations. Written by Mary Shelley in 1818, it defined a whole new genre of...

In this live-action program viewers will learn that controls and variables are the basis for applying the scientific method in a lab experiment. Students will come to understand that in an experiment, variables change, while the other...

The royal archery contest begins! Everyone expects Robin Hood to win, since he is an accurate and reliable archer. But what do the terms accuracy and reliability mean? This lesson will explore accuracy and systematic errors, including...

The royal archery contest begins! Everyone expects Robin Hood to win, since he is an accurate and reliable archer. But what do the terms accuracy and reliability mean? This lesson will explore accuracy and systematic errors, including...

Five experts explore the notion of experimental verification in science, beginning with Karl Popper's famous "falsification criterion". Featured are: Nima Arkani-Hamed (Institute for Advanced Study), Scott Tremaine (Institute for...