World History
Are you ready for some good lectures notes on the history of science? Jose Wudka of the University of California, Riverside has a nice collection up at From Antiquity to Einstein. It includes definitions and examples of early uses of scientific method, large numbers, early cosmology, Newtonian laws, electricity, magnetism, waves versus particles, and light.
The site is a bite dated as it is from 1998. Despite this, the content is solid and worth perusing. There is a lot here for those looking to teach this subject.
From the site:
These notes cover the development of the current scientific concepts of space and time through history, emphasizing the newest developments and ideas. The presentation will be non-mathematical: the concepts will be introduced and explained, but no real calculations will be performed. The various concepts will be introduced in a historical order (whenever possible), this provides a measure of understanding as to how the ideas on which the modern theory of space and time is based were developed. In a real sense this has been an adventure for humanity, very similar to what a child undergoes from the moment he or she first looks at the world to the point he or she understands some of its rules. Part of this adventure will be told here.
- David Rumsey Map Collection
While browsing yesterday, I found a fun map site. The David Rumsey Map Collection focuses on 18th and 19th century North and South American cartographic materials. It includes maps, atlases, globes, school geographies, and maritime charts. This site is...
- History Of Manned Space Missions
History of Manned Space Missions. This site is a chronological listings of American and Soviet manned missions from 1961-1993. It includes dates, crew biographies, and mission highlights. While not extensive, there are brief notes on each mission and...
- Victorian Medicine
Victorian Medicine - A comprehensive study by Henry Hattemer of professional and traditional medicinal practices, practitioners, scientific theory, and health trends in England between the years 1830 and 1910. I realize medical science made a huge jump...
- Teaching Needham’s Puzzle - Fostering Historical Thinking
Teaching Needham?s Puzzle - Fostering Historical Thinking. In this article, the author shares his teaching experience with regard to Needham's Puzzle and introduces online resources and teaching materials. He points out two difficulties he encounters...
- Teaching About Australia
Teaching about Australia. This is a good essay on how teachers in the USA can teach students about Australia. This includes ideas for history. From the site: At the high school level, history and social science courses offer many opportunities for...
World History
From Antiquity to Einstein
Are you ready for some good lectures notes on the history of science? Jose Wudka of the University of California, Riverside has a nice collection up at From Antiquity to Einstein. It includes definitions and examples of early uses of scientific method, large numbers, early cosmology, Newtonian laws, electricity, magnetism, waves versus particles, and light.
The site is a bite dated as it is from 1998. Despite this, the content is solid and worth perusing. There is a lot here for those looking to teach this subject.
From the site:
These notes cover the development of the current scientific concepts of space and time through history, emphasizing the newest developments and ideas. The presentation will be non-mathematical: the concepts will be introduced and explained, but no real calculations will be performed. The various concepts will be introduced in a historical order (whenever possible), this provides a measure of understanding as to how the ideas on which the modern theory of space and time is based were developed. In a real sense this has been an adventure for humanity, very similar to what a child undergoes from the moment he or she first looks at the world to the point he or she understands some of its rules. Part of this adventure will be told here.
- David Rumsey Map Collection
While browsing yesterday, I found a fun map site. The David Rumsey Map Collection focuses on 18th and 19th century North and South American cartographic materials. It includes maps, atlases, globes, school geographies, and maritime charts. This site is...
- History Of Manned Space Missions
History of Manned Space Missions. This site is a chronological listings of American and Soviet manned missions from 1961-1993. It includes dates, crew biographies, and mission highlights. While not extensive, there are brief notes on each mission and...
- Victorian Medicine
Victorian Medicine - A comprehensive study by Henry Hattemer of professional and traditional medicinal practices, practitioners, scientific theory, and health trends in England between the years 1830 and 1910. I realize medical science made a huge jump...
- Teaching Needham’s Puzzle - Fostering Historical Thinking
Teaching Needham?s Puzzle - Fostering Historical Thinking. In this article, the author shares his teaching experience with regard to Needham's Puzzle and introduces online resources and teaching materials. He points out two difficulties he encounters...
- Teaching About Australia
Teaching about Australia. This is a good essay on how teachers in the USA can teach students about Australia. This includes ideas for history. From the site: At the high school level, history and social science courses offer many opportunities for...