High School
B1.1
Scientific Inquiry
Science is a way of understanding nature. Scientific
research may begin by generating new scientific
questions that can be answered through replicable
scientific investigations that are logically developed
and conducted systematically. Scientific conclusions
and explanations result from careful analysis
of empirical evidence and the use of logical reasoning.
Some questions in science are addressed through
indirect rather than direct observation, evaluating
the consistency of new evidence with results predicted
by models of natural processes. Results from investigations
are communicated in reports that are scrutinized
through a peer review process.
- Biology 4 Kids New
This page and site describe
the scientific method and the differences between
hypothesis, theory and law. There is a section
quiz at the end.
- Chaos
Gallery
Can
the chaotic dynamics of math, physics, and other
sciences yield stunning works of modern art?
Apparently so. Grade level is high school.
- Evidence:
The True Witness
Become
KC Rogers, the forensic detective without a
clue. Apply your newfound knowledge of forensic
science to search for a kidnapper, case a house
for evidence, process evidence in the lab, and
interview suspects. Reference and glossary sections
help keep you on the trail, and a careers section
is included in case you get really good.
- ExploraVision
ExploraVision is a competition for all students
in grades K-12 attending a public, private or
home school in the U.S., Canada, or U.S. Territories.
It is designed to encourage students to combine
their imagination with their knowledge of science
and technology to explore visions of the future.
ExploraVision is more than a contest. It can
be a spark to ignite every student's enthusiasm
for science.
- Inquiry-Based
Science Project (IBSP) Challenging Problems
Outstanding Online projects
that allow students to, collaboratively or independently,
conduct scientific investigations in their schoolyards
and classrooms, and then submit their collected
data using an online form.
- Science
Research
Outstanding!
Your one-stop source for scientific research,
access to numerous scientific journals and public
science databases.
- The
Biology Project - Blackett DNA Activity
This website provides students with information
and activities on maternity and paternity testing,
how investigators use DNA to find a missing
person, and how you can construct a pedigree.
Some of the terms are a little technical, but
there is a lot of information for support. Also,
at the bottom of the page you can choose "Human
Biology", which includes two activities of Karotyping,
blood typing, and links to other sites including
the Center for Disease Control.
- The
Open Door Web Site
This site is an informative site on lab procedures,
with examples of labs. A student could easily
go through several different experiments. They
will be able to get detailed information of
the steps they are taking along the way. This
site is an informative site on lab procedures,
with examples of labs. A student could easily
go through several different experiments. They
will be able to get detailed information of
the steps they are taking along the way.
- Virtual
Science Comes Alive
- This
site has a number of interactive science animations
available. This site is part of "The
Why Files" site. This is an outstanding
interactive site.
B1.2 Scientific Reflection
and Social Implications
The integrity of the scientific process depends
on scientists and citizens understanding and respecting
the “nature of science.” Openness
to new ideas, skepticism, and honesty are attributes
required for good scientific practice. Scientists
must use logical reasoning during investigation
design, analysis, conclusion, and communication.
Science can produce critical insights on societal
problems from a personal and local scale to a
global scale. Science both aids in the development
of technology and provides tools for assessing
the costs, risks, and benefits of technological
systems. Scientific conclusions and arguments
play a role in personal choice and public policy
decisions. New technology and scientific discoveries
have had a major influence in shaping human history.
Science and technology continue to offer diverse
and significant career opportunities.
- ETE
Teacher Pages: Problem-Based Learning - Science
Process - Reflecting
A
teacher's guide for using problem based learning
in the classroom. This site provides a
lot of good information on this subject including,
a definition of problem based learning, goals
and objectives and steps that should be followed
during instruction.
- Forensic Odontology and Uses of DNA Evidence New
This is an informational website that describes
what forensic odontology is and how DNA is
extracted from teeth. It also discusses the
primary technologies that are used to test
and analyze the DNA.
- How
Stuff Works
Descriptions
of how a TV or alkaline battery works tend to
be brief and impart only a very cursory sense
of what's going on inside. Not here. You get
detailed yet understandable explanations married
with plentiful illustrations and pictures of
how everyday technologies such as engines, VCRs,
cellphones, refrigerators, and smoke detectors
work
- Inquiry-Based
Science Project (IBSP) Challenging Problems
Outstanding
Online projects that allow students to, collaboratively
or independently, conduct scientific investigations
in their schoolyards and classrooms, and then
submit their collected data using an online
form.
- Science
Friday New
- Outstanding.
This website has multiple downloads and videos
about current science issues. There is also a teacher
resource section for ideas on implementation into
the classroom.
- Secrets
of the Sequence Videos/Lessons
These videos and accompanying lesson
plans take you and your students to laboratories
where
scientists are investigating fascinating
questions. SOSq creates an avenue for students
to learn
from leading scientists and ethicists about
the profound moral, ethical and legal impact
of recent discoveries in the life sciences.
With increasing public awareness of the technical
and bioethical issues surrounding the life
sciences
discoveries of the 21st century, Secrets
of the Sequence videos and accompanying classroom-tested
lesson plans are designed to help teachers
expand
their students’ knowledge. Lesson plans
are designed to walk teachers through videos,
provide disscussion questions, and student
follow-up
activities. Short and current videos!
- The
Love Canal Debate
This is a great site for an advanced science
class that wants to learn about hazardous waste
dumping and how it affects the area around it
as well as the people. Students become
active in this site by researching different
interests concerning the issue.
- The
Biology Project - Blackett DNA Activity
This website provides students with information
and activities on maternity and paternity testing,
how investigators use DNA to find a missing
person, and how you can construct a pedigree.
Some of the terms are a little technical, but
there is a lot of information for support. Also,
at the bottom of the page you can choose "Human
Biology", which includes two activities of Karotyping,
blood typing, and links to other sites including
the Center for Disease Control.
- U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office
Serious
about laying your claim to a great invention?
This site, or the office of a good patent attorney,
should be your first stop. The U.S. Patent Office
posts a wealth of information about issued patents
and patent applications, and you can search
its vast patent database to see if your
idea's already been taken.
- Your
Genes, Your Choices
"Your Genes, Your Choices" describes the
Human Genome Project, the science behind it,
and the ethical, legal, and social issues that
are raised by the project. This site was based
on a book that was written as part of the Science
+ Literacy for Health project of the American
Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Whelmers
Whelmers
offers a selection of science activities which
are designed to "catch the eye and mind of even
the most indifferent student". Most materials
are simple and easily obtainable. Activities
have been aligned with the National Science
Education Standards.
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