A description of the lack of original Roman science, focusing on the influence of Greek ideas and concepts on the Romans. Click on 'Next' at the end of the text to continue for four more pages on this topic. These talk about Strabo the...

Learn about the scientific hypotheses of the origin of life on Earth. [5:55]

Profile of Isaac Newton, with a description of his scientific theories, the impact he had on the world of science in his day, and the influence his ideas still have in the world today.

Use this study guide to understand the history of Paleozoic Life.

Provides an overview of movements in the history of industrial design and a list of significant designers.

Describes the history of the invention of the atomic bomb, its use in World War II against Japan, the impact on people who were targetted by it, the immediate and long-term impact on generations of people, the effect on communications,...

A comprehensive site devoted to the history of rockets, with excellent illustrations interspersed throughout.

Use the scientific reasoning and critical thinking to take an in-depth look at the basics of biology.

A comprehensive look at the theory of eugenics, the pseudo-scientific idea that fed into the nativists' search for the "superior" American. This article explains how companies used this theory to sell their products.

A brief history of medicine told in five snapshots of time: ancient times, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the early modern period (eighteenth and nineteenth centuries), and modern times.

Presents the history of Greek science from the 6th century BC to the 2nd century AD. Navigate using the menu on the left. Covers major figures in science and mathematics, their theories and beliefs, and the influence they had, as well as...

Online exhibit of illustrations by dinosaurs, drawn, sculpted, and photographed, constitutes an artistic record of the history of dinosaur discoveries and knowledge.

How did your family come to America? When did they arrive? Chances are, they came into America by boat through Ellis Island. Check here for suggestions to get your family history research going.

Overview of the history of science in Greece during the Hellenistic age when Greek culture mingled with Persia and many advancements were made. Teacher resources include worksheets, activities and quizzes.

This resource presents a brief guide introduces the history, structure, and characteristics of plastics and polymers.

This resource presents a teacher guide that offers information on the history, structure, characteristics, forms, and common uses of plastics and polymers.

This guide focuses on four physical science topics that fascinate children and scientists alike. They are motion, magnets, sound, and light. With your guidance and support, these topics provide children with many opportunities to explore...

Read about Nobel Prize winner, Marie Curie's life, and her historical work with radioactivity.

Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-ESS1-4: geologic time scale.

September 24, 1902. A new cooking school is set to open at Boston's 30 Huntington Avenue. The rooms will soon be filled with trainee cooks, who will watch in awe as the school's namesake and principal, Fannie Farmer, lectures on...

In-depth look at Islamic society during the time of al-Razi. Discusses "Arabic Mathematics and Astronomy," "Muslim Alchemy and Physics," "Muslim Medicine," and several well-known individuals such as al-Mahani, inb Yusuf, al-Nairizi, ibn...

This comprehensive essay provides a brief history of the Australopithecines an in depth discussion of the discovery of the early fossils, and a look at the ancestors of the Australopithecines.

Through primary source documents, discover the history of NASA's "human computers," early aerospace industry pioneers, and the struggle for American women to be allowed into the astronaut program.

While the invention of the telephone is usually attributed to Alexander Graham Bell, credit must also be given to others who were working on the concept around the same time. Read about the history of the telephone here. Includes a...