LEP Science Weblinks - Texas Grade 6: Chapter 1 - The Nature of Science

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Unit 1 : The Nature of Science

Chapter 1 : The Nature of Science

Page 9: Dian Fossey's Studies

Gorilla Fund International
Visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International site to learn more about her research and conservation work with mountain gorillas and their habitat in Africa. What role does habitation play in the research team's study of gorillas in the wild?

Page 18: Variables, Constants, and Controls

Scientific Investigation
This site provides guidance on how to conduct a scientific investigation. Use the examples on this page to help you understand these parts of an experiment. What is the difference between a dependent variable and an independent variable?

Page 35: Science and History Women in Science

The Nobel Prize Internet Archive
The contribution of women to the advancement of scientific knowledge can be linked to Nobel Prize award winners. Read more about women who have earned the Nobel Prize in physics, chemistry, and medicine. What are some of their noteworthy scientific and personal accomplishments?

The Nobel Foundation
What accomplishments has the Nobel Foundation recognized American women for?