What Is Science? Thinking Like a Scientist Scientific Inquiry Why Study Science? Careers in Science Table of Contents

What Is Science? Chimp Food This graph shows the diet of chimps at Gombe National Park during May of one year. - Thinking Like a Scientist

What Is Science? Chimp Food Fruit, seeds, leaves, meat, insects, blossoms, and other foods Reading Graphs: According to the graph, what foods do chimps eat? - Thinking Like a Scientist

What Is Science? Chimp Food Seeds Interpreting Data: Did chimps feed more on seeds or leaves during this month? - Thinking Like a Scientist

What Is Science? Chimp Food 95% Calculating: What percentage of the diet did blossoms, seeds, leaves, and fruit make up? - Thinking Like a Scientist

What Is Science? Chimp Food Insects will constitute a much greater portion of the chimps diet, with other food diminishing proportionately. Predicting: Suppose you learn that November is the main termite-fishing season, when chimps spend a large part of their time eating termites. Predict how the chimp diet might change in November. - Thinking Like a Scientist

What Is Science? - Thinking Like a Scientist Making Models Making models involves creating representations of complex objects or processes. This model traces a chimp’s journey through the forest.

What Is Science? QuestionAnswer Before you read, preview the red headings. In a graphic organizer like the one below, ask a what, how, or why question for each heading. As you read, write answers to your questions. Asking Questions What does observing involve? Observing involves using one or more of your senses to gather information. - Thinking Like a Scientist What is inferring? Inferring means to explain or interpret the things you observe. What does predicting mean? Predicting means making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence. What does making models involve? Making models involves creating representations of complex objects or processes. What is classifying? Classifying is the process of grouping together items that are alike in some way. What do scientific attitudes include? Scientific attitudes include curiosity, honesty, open- mindedness, skepticism, and creativity.

What Is Science? More on Scientific Thinking Click the PHSchool.com button for an activity about scientific thinking. - Thinking Like a Scientist

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What Is Science? - Scientific Inquiry Collecting and Interpreting Data A data table helps you organize the information you collect in an experiment. Graphing the data may reveal any patterns in your data.

What Is Science? The Nature of Inquiry Activity Click the Active Art button to open a browser window and access Active Art about the nature of inquiry. - Scientific Inquiry

What Is Science? Building Vocabulary A definition states the meaning of a word or phrase by telling about its most important feature or function. After you read the section, reread the paragraphs that contain definitions of Key Terms. Use all the information you have learned to write a definition of each Key Term in your own words. - Scientific Inquiry Key Terms:Examples: scientific inquiryScientific inquiry is a process that includes the different ways that scientists find out about the natural world. hypothesisA hypothesis is one possible answer to a scientific question. variableA variable is something that can change in an experiment. manipulated variableA manipulated variable is the variable that is changed on purpose during an experiment. Key Terms:Examples: responding variable controlled experiment operational definition data The responding variable is the variable that changes in response to changes in the manipulated variable. A controlled experiment is an experiment in which only one variable is manipulated. An operational definition is a description of how to measure a variable or define a term. Data are the facts, figures, and other evidence that a scientist collects through observing. Key Terms:Examples: communicating scientific theory scientific law Communicating is the sharing of ideas and experimental findings with others through writing and speaking. A scientific theory is a well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results. A scientific law is a statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions.

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What Is Science? Identifying Main Ideas As you read about the importance of studying science, write the main idea in a graphic organizer like the one below. Then write four supporting details that give examples of the main idea. Understanding science can help you… figure out how things work - Why Study Science? evaluate claims in advertisements weigh the pros and cons of public issues answer questions about the best use of Earth’s resources Main Idea Detail

What Is Science? Links on Scientific Literacy Click the SciLinks button for links on scientific literacy. - Why Study Science?

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What Is Science? What You Know What You Learned Using Prior Knowledge Then write what you know about scientists in a graphic organizer like the one below. As you read, write what you learn. 1.There are different fields of science. 2.Scientists work together. 3.Knowledge of science is used in nonscience careers. 1.The three main branches of science are Earth and space science, life science, and physical science. 2.Most scientific questions being investigated today span the different fields of science, including questions related to exploring beyond Earth and developing new sources of energy. 3.In many nonscience careers, a knowledge of science is essential in order to perform the job. - Careers in Science

What Is Science? Links on Branches of Science Click the SciLinks button for links on branches of science. - Careers in Science

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What Is Science? Main Idea Detail Graphic Organizer ObservingInferringPredictingClassifyingMaking models Scientists use many different skills to learn more about the world.

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