Research Area

Welcome to the Research Area of Science in Schools.

From here you can find information and data on many areas of science and investigation. Use our search tool to find an area of interest within this site or click on one of the links below to take you to a general area. You can also visit the science page of one of our sister webs, Teacher Trails, where you will find internet links for other science related web sites. If you would like to suggest a web site whose address can be included in our research area please click here.

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Science How?

Often when we talk about our cultural heritage, we discuss the arts, architecture, music and theatre, but science is an important part also. The mythology, legends and stories from ancient history were the attempts of early man to explain his world and the universe around him. By at least 2000 BC men were starting to investigate how seasons varied and to think about why the stars moved in the night sky. The skills, knowledge and wisdom we call technology became essential to the normal life of people. Around 600 BC we see the beginnings of early science with a few scholars (Greek, Egyptian and Babylonian) starting to replace the myths with rational explanations.

In the Middle Ages science in Europe stagnated and was eclipsed by Middle Eastern science. Copernicus and others brought about a Renaissance in Europe and science enjoyed a glorious rebirth. Today the amount of scientific knowledge available is vast. Science has been called the twentieth century's greatest art form. It is the foundation of our society. It's importance for our past and for our future cannot be understated.