Unit: Science and Technology Lesson 1: Why Study Science? Essential Questions: 1.) Explain why people need to understand scientific principles and think scientifically
Why is science important? Thinking scientifically can help you solve problems and answer questions Can you catch a cold from getting wet on a rainy day? Where is it safe to be during a thunderstorm?
Informed Consumer- a person who buys something Are the How does the products product work? safe?
Informed citizen- a person who searches for information and makes decisions
Cost Benefit A negative result A positive result Result of taking action