Explains scientific theories and introduces several famous theories in biology.
Explains the difference between the scientific meaning of words like theory and hypothesis and the conventional everyday use of those terms.
A list of student-submitted discussion questions for Scientific Theories.
Presents the student with the challenge of designing an experiment to investigate a global phenomenon. Provides information on different and conflicting results from ocean acidification based on organismal response and latitude.
Covers connection between African dust and Amazonian productivity. This looks at connections throughout the globe and traces these connections up through an ecosystem.
Addresses the use of the term “living fossils” pointing out that organisms change genetically if not phenotypically, thus “Living Fossil” is a misnomer. Provides another angle from which to understand natural selection.
Learn about one of the latest theories on how the Earth became the Earth.
This study guide reviews the nature of science and the basics of scientific investigation and experiments. It also compares hypotheses versus theories.
These flashcards help you study important terms and vocabulary from Scientific Theories.