Hypothesis – Facts – Laws - Theories The Nature of science Hypothesis – Facts – Laws - Theories References: Understanding Science. 2014. University of California Museum of Paleontology. 3 January 2014. <http://www.understandingscience.org>.
Habits of the Mind Questioning and Posing Problems Know what questions to ask to find out the information needed Ask a range of questions to get a more complete picture of topic
Habits of the Mind Thinking Flexibly Can see things from many points of view Can adjust thinking, as needed, based on new information Remaining Open to Continuous Learning Keep an open mind
Titan Creed Titans endeavor to recognize and pursue truth, beauty, and goodness.
Objectives Apply the process of science to the theory of evolution.
Vocabulary Facts Law Theory Hypothesis
KEY questions to ponder How does a theory develop? How does the scientific meaning of a term like theory differ from the way it is used in everyday life? How does a theory differ from a law or hypothesis?
Scientific Theory – What is incorrect in the video? Video: Scientific Theory
What is a Theory? Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena; "theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses" Understanding Science - Berkeley In science, a broad, natural explanation for a wide range of phenomena. Theories are concise, coherent, systematic, predictive, and broadly applicable, often integrating and generalizing many hypotheses. Theories accepted by the scientific community are generally strongly supported by many different lines of evidence-but theories may be modified or overturned if warranted by new evidence and perspectives. http://undsci.berkeley.edu/article/howscienceworks_19
Theories are central to scientific thinking Theories are overarching explanations that make sense of some aspect of nature, are based on evidence, allow scientists to make valid predictions, and have been tested in many ways. Theories are supported, modified, or replaced as new evidence appears. Theories give scientists frameworks within which to work.
Scientific review Article: Science at Multiple Levels Article: Even Theories Change
Hypothesis – law - Theory Video: Theory vs. Law vs. Hypothesis - Explained! Video: What’s the difference between a scientific law and theory? VENN diagram – Comparison Whiteboard Activity - Small group
KEY questions to answer How does a theory develop? How does the scientific meaning of a term like theory differ from the way it is used in everyday life? How does a theory differ from a law or hypothesis?