In ‘Sampling in Scientific Investigations’, students learn how scientists collect representative samples to answer and understand a scientific question.

In ‘Proxies in Scientific Investigations’, students learn how proxies allow scientists to measure and answer questions about the natural world.

In ‘Collaborations in Scientific Investigations’, students learn how scientists with different expertise work together to answer scientific questions.

Welcome to

Tools of Science

Welcome! The ‘Tools of Science’ is a series of educational videos and hands on lessons designed to help high school students explore the nature and process of science. These short videos are designed to introduce the science and engineering practices from the point of view of practicing scientists. They can be integrated into any STEM unit to help illustrate the non-linear, cyclical nature of science and the creative vision and skills needed to conduct scientific research. Join us on a virtual field trip aboard the R/V Knorr to experience how scientists explore, observe, question, test, and communicate their science.

Citation for Tools of Science

Bidle KD, Thamatrakoln K, McDonnell J, Kurz J, Metzler C, Producers and Directors. Tools of Science [video series]. 2017. Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Tilapia Film. Available from www.toolsofscience.com