By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:
Identify the shared characteristics of the natural sciences
Summarize the steps of the scientific method
Compare inductive reasoning with deductive reasoning
Describe the goals of basic science and applied science
Learn the basics of chemical reactions in this video. Understand that products and reactants can be reversible or irreversible depending on the reaction. [9:12]
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Learn the basics of the conservation of energy in this video. Learn about potential and kinetic energy. [10:57]
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Paul Andersen introduces Anatomy and Physiology in this podcast. He starts by describing how the form of an object fits the function. He then explains the themes of homeostasis and hierarchy. He describes the four major types of tissues; epithelial, muscle, nervous and connective. [11:25]
A tip sheet on how to write and develop an introduction to a research paper.
The adage, "The nation goes as Ohio goes," is a reflection upon Ohio's key status when it comes to presidential elections and campaigns. But why is that the case? What is so special about Ohio? Our journey begins here. [1:46]
Briefly explains how the introduction and the conclusion work together. Then gives bulleted lists dealing with the introduction and conclusion separately. The conclusion list explains how to make a conclusion go beyond a mere summary statement. This page links to examples of student-written introductions and conclusions. W.9-10.2f Conclusion, W.9-10.5 Writing Process, W.11-12.1e Argument Conclusion, W.11-12.2f Conclusion
A screencast lesson explaining common errors when writing an introduction and how to avoid them. [8:19]
Learn about online safety and security while building a blog. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Get an overview of the estate tax. [10:46]
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This pathway provides an introduction to LabXchange, how it can support learners and educators, and the types of content you can find on LabXchange.
An introduction to the concept that energy cannot be created nor destroy, but can only change form. [9:18]
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See an example where a geometric series helps us describe a savings account balance. [6:17]
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Discover how the executive and legislative branches of government as well as the public have reacted to Supreme Court decisions. Larry Kramer, Dean at Stanford Law School, walks his audience through this complex history. [19:02]
Do you know how much you are accelerating down toward the center of Earth? This video will explore how to use Newton's Law of Gravitation to figure it out. [8:37]
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Explains what each paragraph of the five-paragraph essay, should do. Then gives a side-by-side analysis of a sample essay, pointing out aspects of the introduction and thesis statement, the paragraph-by-paragraph development, and the conclusion.
This resource presents many guidelines here that will be helpful as you write your first draft. Click on the topic you want to know more about and the guidelines will load.
The examples presented here demonstrates finding the derivative of a function using "h" rather than "delta x" notation. Graphs are included as a visual aid.
In the following video you will learn how classification is a continually evolving scientific effort to group organisms based on knowledge gathered from different fields. You will also learn how it helps to define the relationships among organisms and between organisms and their environments. [12:01]
A biologist must be able to work with and understand a variety of mixtures. In the following video David Caprette, PhD, describes types of mixtures, and their properties, that might be encountered in a biological laboratory, and discusses basic equipment for solution making, terms and concepts related to formulas, and the concept of the mole. [25:04]