Educational resources for self-learners
Exploratorium
A hands-on museum dedicated to the science of perception, with exhibits that encourage exploration, experimentation, and critical thinking.
What is Science? - Educational Video for Kids
Steve defines science as a way of thinking to ask good questions about the natural world and get truthful answers using evidence and natural processes. It emphasizes science's value in understanding reality objectively, its limitations (e.g., tentative knowledge), and why it matters to everyone.
Steps of the Scientific Method
A clear, step-by-step guide to understanding and applying the scientific method, perfect for guiding group investigations.
How Do Light and Water Affect Plant Growth?
This project guides you through investigating how different amounts of light and water affect how well plants grow. You'll learn to set up a controlled experiment, collect data, and analyze your results to understand plant biology and the scientific method.
The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
Carl Sagan's classic work explores the nature of science, the scientific method, and the importance of skepticism in distinguishing science from pseudoscience. It's a powerful argument for critical thinking and rationalism, making complex ideas accessible to a broad audience.
Introduction To Science - EVERYTHING You Need To Know
This video covers what science is, its purpose, and the scientific method in a concise and easy-to-understand way for beginners.
BrainPop
BrainPop offers a vast library of engaging educational videos, games, and quizzes for grades 1-8, covering a wide range of subjects including science, the scientific method, and critical thinking. It features progress tracking and gamified elements to enhance learning.
The science of biology
An article from Khan Academy that explains the scientific method in the context of biology. It covers the core components and their importance in scientific inquiry.
Part 1 - An introduction to science
Dr. Tom Kennedy explains what science is (a way of thinking about the world based on evidence and observations), its limitations, and introduces the scientific method as a process for studying the natural world. Beginner-friendly lecture style with partial transcript available; covers purpose like making sense of reality.
What is Science?
Crash Course Philosophy #1: What is Science? This video explores the core concepts of science, its purpose, and how it operates as a systematic enterprise.
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