• 6-8: 1A/M2. Scientific knowledge is subject to modification as new information challenges prevailing theories and as a new theory leads to looking at old observations in a new way.

• 9-12: 1B/H2. Hypotheses are widely used in science for choosing what data to pay attention to and what additional data to seek, and for guiding the interpretation of the data (both new and previously available).

• 6-8: 1C/M3. No matter who does science and mathematics or invents things, or when or where they do it, the knowledge and technology that result can eventually become available to everyone in the world.
• 6-8: 1C/M7. Accurate record-keeping, openness, and replication are essential for maintaining an investigator's credibility with other scientists and society.
• 9-12: 1C/H1. The early Egyptian, Greek, Chinese, Hindu, and Arabic cultures are responsible for many scientific and mathematical ideas and technological inventions. Modern science is based on traditions of thought that came together in Europe about 500 years ago. People from all cultures now contribute to that tradition.

• 1B (6-8) #2.  If more than one variable changes at the same time in an experiment, the outcome of the experiment may not be clearly attributable to any one of the variables. It may not always be possible to prevent outside variables from influencing the outcome of an investigation (or even to identify all of the variables), but collaboration among investigators can often lead to research designs that are able to deal with such situations.
• 1B (6-8) #4.  New ideas in science sometimes spring from unexpected findings, and they usually lead to new investigations.
• 1B (9-12) #4.  There are different traditions in science about what is investigated and how, but they all have in common certain basic beliefs about the value of evidence, logic, and good arguments. And there is agreement that progress in all fields of science depends on intelligence, hard work, imagination, and even chance.
• 1B (9-12) #6.  In the short run, new ideas that do not mesh well with mainstream ideas in science often encounter vigorous criticism. In the long run, theories are judged by how they fit with other theories, the range of observations they explain, how well they explain observations, and how effective they are in predicting new findings.

Even the best students often miss out on the excitement, curiosity, inspiration, and passion that characterize scientific endeavor. This is a great interactive tutorial that takes the user from the seeds of an initial idea through hypothesis, control of variables, data collection, and communication of ideas. Kids will get a feel for the fluid, dynamic nature of science as they learn the language of the scientific process. Teachers: look for the related lesson plans and printable wall posters.

• Physical Sciences K-8 The Scientific Process Unit
• Physics First The Scientific Process Unit
• Conceptual Physics The Scientific Process Unit
• Algebra-Based Physics The Scientific Process Unit
• AP/Calculus-Based Physics The Scientific Process Unit

If you are concerned that your students may be missing the excitement, curiosity, inspiration, and passion that characterize the scientific endeavor, this web site is a must-see. You will find a great interactive tutorial taking an initial idea through hypothesis, control of variables, data collection, and communication of ideas. Kids will get a feel for the very fluid and dynamic nature of science as they learn the language of the scientific process. Teachers: look for the related lesson plans and printable wall posters.

• Physical Sciences K-8 The Scientific Process Unit
• Physics First The Scientific Process Unit

Textbooks can never really convey the intensely human nature of the scientific enterprise, leaving students with little appreciation for the passion and excitement that often accompany the scientific process. This web site provides teachers and learners with activities designed to help them re-engage with science, as they learn about how to develop a sound hypothesis, collect data, and communicate their findings.

• Conceptual Physics The Scientific Process Unit
• Algebra-Based Physics The Scientific Process Unit
• AP/Calculus-Based Physics The Scientific Process Unit