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This is an extensive set of short downloadable video segments that may be embedded free of cost into educational presentations. Of special interest to physical science and physics…
  
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This is a multimedia module on the life and contributions of Galileo. It includes a four-part interactive section in which students can conduct virtual versions of his classic…
  
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This resource gives learners a framework for building a logical argument based on evidence obtained from observation. It provides models of good scientific arguments and tips for…
  
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This book describes the ethical foundations of scientific practices and some of the personal and professional issues that researchers encounter in their work. It applies to all forms…
  
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This is a four-part series exploring materials that could shape our future, such as plastics that will dissolve in landfills, silk designed to be stronger than steel, smart pills,…
  
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This Project-Based Learning module for Grades 7-10 explores the properties of Nitinol, a nickel-titanium alloy with shape memory that is representative of "smart materials". It…
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This is a lesson plan for teaching frames of reference. It is linked to text material on reference frames, aberration of light, and a very short introduction to the foundations of…
  
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This classroom-tested learning module gives a condensed, easily-understood view of the development of atomic theory from the late 19th through early 20th century. The key idea was…
  
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This is the second part of a classroom-tested learning module on the development of atomic theory. It focuses on the discovery of ions, isotopes, and electron shells. The key idea is…
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