1. Scientific laws vs. Scientific theories

2. They ARE directly observed
Scientific Law
Is a rule of nature.
A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions without explaining why
They ARE directly observed

3. Newton’s 3 laws of motion Universal law of Gravitation
Examples of Laws
Newton’s 3 laws of motion
Universal law of Gravitation

4. Scientific Theory
A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.
Theories are inferences because they explain scientific phenomena
May not be directly observed
Can be based on laws

5. Kinetic Theory of Matter Theory of Plate Tectonics
Examples of Theories
Cell Theory
Kinetic Theory of Matter
Theory of Plate Tectonics