Science, Society, and You Chapter 2 Lessons 1 -4

Understanding scientific terms and principles well enough to ask questions. scientific literacy

earth and space science Study of Earth and its place in the universe (includes stars, planets, sun, etc). earth and space science

Negative result of either taking or not taking action. cost

Includes the study of energy, motion, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. physical science

Public disagreement between groups. controversy

Positive consequence of either taking or not taking action. benefit

An idea that may be formed from evidence but has not been confirmed by evidence. opinion

Branch of science that includes the study of plants, animals, and the human body. life science

Includes observations and conclusions that have been repeated. evidence

Example of thinking scientifically about a topic. finding out how something works

Describe how opinion and scientific evidence are related. an opinion is an idea that may be formed from evidence

Being able to identify good sources of scientific information and apply the knowledge to problems in your life is a part of this. scientific literacy

Most scientific questions being investigated today involve which field of science? all fields of science

allows people to make informed decisions Why do people need to understand scientific principles and think scientifically? allows people to make informed decisions

use materials and processes that follow scientific principles Many non-science careers require a knowledge of science because workers must… use materials and processes that follow scientific principles

Reliable information comes from a person or an organization that is not… biased

What branch of science would you study if you were a geoscientist? earth science

When you analyze a scientific claim, it is important to use… scientific reasoning

Scientific controversies are (common, uncommon) in society.

A branch of science that studies matter and energy and their interactions. physics

Refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather. scientific inquiry

Branch of science a biologist would study. life science

Branch of science that includes chemistry. physical

scientific principles What do you need to understand about related health issues to think scientifically about health topics? scientific principles