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Is science self-correcting over time? Do the processes involved in biomedical research-collaboration, communication, skepticism, peer review-lead to a valuable and objective way of learning about the world? This curriculum introduces students to ways in which scientific research is conducted, how social forces influence scientific priorities, and how basic scientific research may, or may not, support medical applications for human health. Throughout the unit, students are asked to consider their roles and responsibilities as scientifically literate citizens.

"Augmentative Communication Bill of rights (Amy Goldman NJC)"

"The purpose of this site is to introduce strategies and information to help individuals with ASD reach their potential.  An easy to remember acronym, VICTORIES, has been created to assist  with understanding relevant factors which have scientific evidence of being instrumental in increasing skills, appropriate behaviors, generalization of skills and decreasing inappropriate skills for many individuals with an ASD."

The goal of SciGirls is to encourage girls to find a passion of science, technology, engineering and math - or STEM. Each 30-minute episode highlights scientific and engineering processes following a different set of middle school girls who design their own inquiry-based investigations with the help of scientist mentors. The mentors offer the students a glimpse of exciting STEM career possibilities. SciGirls educational materials provide gender-equitable teaching strategies and hands-on inquiries based on the concepts modeled in SciGirls' videos.

The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity serves as a nexus for research on dyslexia, and is as well a leading source of advocacy and information to better the lives of people with dyslexia. Our mission is to uncover and illuminate the strengths of those with dyslexia, disseminate the latest innovations from scientific research and practical advice, and transform the treatment of children and adults with dyslexia.

Join Professor Gideon T. Flummox and his friends as they put their minds to work creating inventions that help them understand the most perplexing scientific mystery of all: other people