CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Physical Science: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how to describe matter in the solid state, about the properties of liquid matter and gases, and what the relationship between energy and states of matter is.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Theory of Axial Load
Explains what is meant by axial load and how it is calculated. Includes a labeled diagram and an example problem.
Libre Text
Libre Texts: Social Science: 8.5: Systems Theory Paradigm
Explain what systems theory is and its impact on how we view the world today.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Electron Cloud Theory Explained
Explains the Uncertainty Principle, wave-particle duality, what the electron cloud model is, and how it came about as a result of the Schrodinger equation for Hydrogen.
BBC
Bbc: Wormholes
The BBC reveals what is known about wormholes, a possible consequence of Einstein's Theory of General Relativity in which space is bent, opening up the possibility of time travel.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Anaxagoras
Discusses the life of Anaxagoras of Clazomenae, his ideas about the metaphysical, the physical, the cosmos, and human intelligence, and the impact he had on later intellectuals. He is especially remembered for having been the first to...
Indiana University
Ensi: Introduction to Evolution Lesson Plan
This unit plan presented by the Evolution and the Nature of Science Institutes is one way to introduce evolution. The authors have created a Pre-test about what evolution is/is not to address misconceptions. There are handouts and...
Other
University of Rochester: Intro. To the Scientific Method
Here you can find a detailed overview of the scientific method. Content addresses what the scientific method is, its four steps, some common mistakes when applying the scientific method, and more.
Other
Who Dunnit to the Dinosaurs?
"One of the great mysteries in science is the extinction of the dinosaurs at the end of the Mesozoic Era some 65 million years ago. Who (or more likely what) caused it is unknown and a subject of great debate." Many theories are touched...
Curated OER
Who Dunnit to the Dinosaurs?
"One of the great mysteries in science is the extinction of the dinosaurs at the end of the Mesozoic Era some 65 million years ago. Who (or more likely what) caused it is unknown and a subject of great debate." Many theories are touched...