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History and Nature of Science

 

This section emphasizes the human aspect of science. It uses history to describe human endeavors as well as the role science has played in the development of various cultures.

Be sure to look at the different set of resources listed at the Student/Learner webpage for this topic.

Screen shot from siteAmerican Institute of Physics History Exhibits
Learn about Madame Curie and radioactivity, the discovery of the electron, Albert Einstein, and Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle.  In addition, look at “The Human Face of Science” for more biographies about scientists.

Screen shot from siteEinstein Revealed
This NOVA website explores the key points in Albert Einstein’s life and weaves together history and physics. Learners are provided with a timeline, an explanation of the Theory of Relativity, and interactive explorations of time travel and the nature of light. The teachers’ guide is excellent,