P10 1.2 Science in Context

Exploration & Discovery: Where Ideas Come From What are 4 Scientific Attitudes that help generate new ideas?

Scientific Attitudes Curiosity Skepticism Open-Mindedness Creativity

P11 Scientific investigations arise from: Practical problems Often using Technology

P12 Communicating Results: Reviewing & Sharing Ideas Communication is an important part of science. Scientists review & evaluate one another’s work to ensure accuracy. Results from one study may lead to new ideas & further studies.

Why is peer review important? Allows researchers to share ideas & to test and evaluate each other’s work..

Sharing knowledge & new ideas is important because it brings the information to the world.

P13 Scientific Theory-what is it? Well tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations & hypotheses and that enables scientists to make accurate predictions about new situations.

P14 Science & Society Science both influences society & is influenced by society.

Q: What is the relationship between science & society? A: Using science involves understanding its context in society and its limitations.

Science must: Consider Ethics & Morality(give examples) Avoid Bias- Which is a point of view that is personal. (give examples). Be understood.

WB pgs 6-7 skip #13. Turn into tray when finished.