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Story Behind the Science

Story Behind the Science: Pendulum Motion, Time, and Shape of Earth [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article outlining the scientific history behind the evolution of theories about measuring time based on the movement of a pendulum, and about how gravity would impact a pendulum's movement depending on one's proximity to the Earth's...
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Fibonacci Leonardo of Pisa

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about how Fibonacci invented the modern number system, and contributed to the scientific revolution.
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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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Asa: "The Antiquity and the Unity of the Human Race"

For Students 9th - 10th
This paper, published by American Scientific Affiliation (ASA), explores the possibility of Adam and Eve's existence while addressing both the scientific and biblical-theological perspective.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Heart and Blood in Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Fordham University has a brief background on William Harvey as well as some documents written by Harvey.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Galileo Galilei

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a short biography about astronomer Galileo, one of the most significant people in the history of science.
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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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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.