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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap European History: Scientific Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
AP European History learning module on the Scientific Revolution.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Scientific Revolution, 1642 1730

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a historical look at the scientific revolution with this webpage. See the changes in society that occurred as a result of the new way of thinking brought about by this revolution. Also, learn about Isaac Newton who is described to...
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BBC

Bbc News: The Road to Riches: The 2nd Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at some of the inventions and technologies associated with the second industrial revolution, which came into existence thanks to the new discoveries made by chemists and physicists. Offers a look at how these advancements...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: 1906 Marked the Dawn of the Scientific Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about we have learned about the San Andreas Fault since 1906.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Revolution in Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes how even though industry was expanding in the U.S., agriculture still remained the most important occupational sector in the US. As the population grew, farmers in the U.S. had to find ways to meet the explosive...
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Other

Stanford University Press:institutionalization of Science in Europe,1650 to 1850

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of chapter 3 from a book titled Economic Evolution and Revolution in Historical Time by Paul W. Rhode, Joshua L. Rosenbloom, and David F. Weiman. The chapter looks at how the Second Industrial Revolution gave rise to...
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Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless u.s. History: Manufacturing

For Students 9th - 10th
A section of a textbook on U.S. history. It presents key concepts on manufacturing and its mechanization during the Second Industrial Revolution, vocabulary that students need to understand, several paragraphs of information, and links...
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Galen

For Students 9th - 10th
An incredibly interesting site on an amazing force in early medicine, Galen. This site gives a biography and explains some of Galen's beliefs.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Letters on Newton

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting site from Fordham University that provides letters Voltaire wrote regarding Newton and his work.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Principles of Natural Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fordham University is an exerpt from Newton's famous "Principia."
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Thomas Kuhn

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the author of one of the most influential books of the 20th century The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, and the philosopher who coined the term "paradigm shift."
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University of California

Ucmp: Georges Cuvier

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of California, Berkeley offers a biography of George Cuvier. Scientific ideas of George Cuvier are presented, such as those related to comparative anatomy, fossils, the idea of extinction, and others....
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Nicolaus Copernicus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of Nicolaus Copernicus. Content includes pictures, cross-references to relevant history topics, a list of honors awarded to Copernicus, and more.
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Other

Nine planets.org: Ptolemy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Arizona provides a background of Ptolemy's profound influence in the areas of astronomy, geography, and cartography. Includes good pictures and related links.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: James Watt

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes all the scientific accomplishments that James Watt had during his lifetime. Learn how he is considered the father of the Industrial Revolution.