1. Chemistry K. Culbertson
What is science?
Chemistry
K. Culbertson

2. Mission 1: What is science?
systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gainedthrough observation and experimentation.
systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gainedthrough observation and experimentation

3. Science
Systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through 
observation and experimentation

4. Mission 2: Who does science? **Draw a picture of a scientist
Please draw yours on the board – we need at least 5!

5. Out of 117 drawings of scientists…
Who is a Scientist?
Out of 117 drawings of scientists…
80% were male
93% were Caucasian
90% were working in a lab
10% were elderly
15% were Frankenstein-like creatures
23% had a smile

6. Out of 117 drawings of scientists…
Who is a Scientist?
Out of 117 drawings of scientists…
26% were wearing a lab coat
26% were wearing eyeglasses
5% had facial hair
85% had instruments or equipment
15% had symbols of knowledge
11% had technology represented
7% had relevant captions

7. Who is a Scientist?

8. Who are Scientists?
Are you a scientist?

9. Mission 3:
Why Chemistry?

10. What is Chemistry?
Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes
properties, structure, composition, behavior, reactions, and interactions

11. A chemistry course is your ticket to
Why Chemistry?
A chemistry course is your ticket to
understanding the world around you!
Chemistry is everywhere and touches
your lives in multiple ways
What cars to buy
What medicines to take
Legislation that affects your environment

12. Why Chemistry?
Chemists make new materials and discover ways to use known materials for new purposes
Chemists make contributions to the world around them by solving problems. Finding solutions to a problem often requires that a chemist work with other chemists, scientists, or with other types of workers: medical doctors, environmentalists, law enforcement officials, farmers, etc.

13. Why Chemistry
Chemists are considered to be one of the most versatile of all employees and therefore can almost always find a job.
198,000 chemists in the US work force
Education:
22% have a Bachelor’s degree
17% have masters
60% have doctorates

14. Chemical industry employs 64% Academic institutions employ 26%
Why Chemistry?
54% work in research
10% in production
Rest in education, marketing, sales, computer programming, law or libraries
Average Salary in $77,000
Chemical industry employs 64%
Academic institutions employ 26%
Government employs 9%

15. Did You Know?

16. What is your purpose in studying chemistry?
Why Chemistry?
Mission 4:
What is your purpose in studying chemistry?

17. the wise use of energy resources
“I am a chemist for…”
the environment
health
the wise use of energy resources
the development and wise use of materials
food
the history of chemistry
the automobile
personal care and grooming
chemistry in the construction trades
chemistry in the fine arts & crafts
chemistry in earth & space science
chemical education for all

18. Data compiled from:
“Fifth grade student’s perceptions about scientists and how they study and use science.”
“Chemistry & your Career.”