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Scientific inquiry causes students to use higher order thinking skills and learn science from a minds-on approach. Inquiry's foundation originates with John Dewey. In Dewey's book Democracy in Education (1916), he indicates that education begins with the curiosity of learners. Student curiosity and involvement in scientific inquiry moves them beyond passive learning to higher order thinking.

The Scientific Method, as taught in schools, is a false process and a oversimplification of the way scientists actually work, along with missing the point of how to conduct scientific investigations. A real understanding of the Nature of Science comes from student personal experience, using simple problem-solving processes that can be discussed and analyzed. Using the Nature of Science as process for investigating problems helps eliminate many common misconceptions students have about science facts.

Schematic of scientific method and engineering design

Scientific inquiry causes students to use higher order thinking skills and learn science from a minds-on approach. Inquiry's foundation originates with John Dewey. In Dewey's book Democracy in Education (1916), he indicates that education begins with the curiosity of learners.

"At Google, the only thing we love as much as science is science education. We want to celebrate young scientific talent and engage students who might not yet be engaged with science. So, in partnership with CERN, the LEGO Group, National Geographic, and Scientific American we've created an exciting new global science competition, the Google Science Fair. Students all over the world who are between the ages of 13 and 18 are eligible to enter this competition and compete for prizes including once-in-a-lifetime experiences, internships and scholarships. "

Virtual Scientific Calculator, plus converts many standard units of measure (length, area, volume, speed, force, mass, etc.)

Teaching strategies of guided and student initiated inquiry are the basis of learning science when conducting scientific investigations.

lesson plans for a section on the scientific method and designing experiments

"The part can never be well unless the whole is well"- a concept spoken by the great Greek philosopher Plato about 2300 years ago serves as the basis of holistic healthcare practices. The history of holistic healthcare treatments dates back to more than 5,000 years ago and it was originated in China. Even though some advancement in scientific medicines made the society to forget about the holistic concepts in 20th century, the after effects of modern medicine and several chronic conditions made them turn back to holistic healing.

interactives about vaccines, medicine, and science

"a collection of digital resources for science educators at all levels. Each resource has been reviewed for scientific accuracy and the use of humans/animals in teaching. "

A list of some of best science books for K-12 science education is provided along with links to additional science book resources to support scientific inquiry.

Resources on food chains, plants, Life-cycles, habitats, micro-organisms, teeth, human body, gases, liquids, and solids, material properties, changing state, rocks and soils, magnets, day and night, light and seeing, scientific method. Primarily for K6

As the environmental, economic, and political consequences of climate change are felt in Alaska, the Arctic, and throughout the world, we have much to learn from both the traditional knowledge of Native peoples and ongoing scientific research. These two methods of observing nature and solving the challenges of survival can provide complementary perspectives on these issues. This collection looks at Alaska's unique geology and the impact of development and climate change using both of these tools, and features Alaska Native scientists who are working toward solutions.

interactive simulations from U of Colorado, Boulder. PhET Interactive Simulations is an ongoing effort to provide an extensive suite of simulations to improve the way that physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and math are taught and learned. The simulations are interactive tools that enable students to make connections between real life phenomena and the underlying science which explains such phenomena. Our team of scientists, software engineers and science educators use a research-based approach - incorporating findings from prior research and our own testing - to create simulations that support student engagement with and understanding of scientific concepts.

Non-Messier Objects Indexes is exactly that. Non-Messier objects are those astronomical "objects" that were not originally included in French astronomer Charles Messier's Catalog of Nebulae and Star Clusters. The site is an index of star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae thousands of light years away. You'll find pictures of the objects, descriptions, and all kinds of scientific data. The Non-Messier Objects Indexes is definitely for the space expert.

NASA.gov brings you images, videos and interactive features from the unique perspective of America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, subscribe to blogs, RSS feeds and podcasts, watch NASA TV live, or simply read about our mission to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research.

BBC site containing podcasts on scientific subjects

articles explaining the scientific background of current events

Foundations of Science and the Concepts of psychology and psychoanalysis; Concept, theories, and the mind-body problem; Scientific Explanation, Space, and Time; Theories and methods of physics and psychology; historical and philosophical perspectives of science, and 2 more.