Chapter 1 The Science of Biology What will we be studying this year? Let’s start with the word science shall we…..

Chapter One What is Science?  Describe the object  Write at least 5 descriptions in your notebook

Ok, now describe the object as a scientist would.  Write at least 5 descriptions in your notebook.  How are your first and second list different?

What is science ?  Science is a process - organized way of using evidence to learn  Science is always changing and challenging itself!  Science is a consensus of many scientists.

Pluto is no longer a planet(right now anyway)

What is the goal of science?  The goal of science- to investigate and understand the natural world, to explain events, and to use those explanations to make predictions.

Science and Ethics  Moral and Ethical views about scientific discoveries/ experiments come from society  When alive?  When Dead?  Stem cells???  Abortion???  Pesticide use??  Nuclear power?