Chapter 6: History and Nature of Science
This chapter looks at the history of scientific inquiry, famous scientists, and the structure of nature. It includes sections on Evolution, Heredity, and Genetics.
GED Science Ch. 6
The companion website for the textbook. Use this to review the main points of the chapters and quiz yourself.
Evolution Theory
A look at evolution as a scientific theory, and just what theory means to a scientist.
Evolution Timeline
An interactive timeline on the history, and controversies, surrounding evolution. Also has short videos to learn about each aspect.
Interactive Genetics Lessons
Learn about genetics from the basic parts of animal and plant cells to stem cell research and cloning. Each topic has a "tour the basics" section that is good background information for the Science test. Be sure to check out the interactive cell tours, the grahics are stunning!
Think Like Einstein
Explore Einstein's discoveries from the inside out.