1. Ch. 1 The World of Physical Science
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Science Process Skills
Ch. 1 The World of Physical Science
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Exploring Physical Science

2. Science
science - process of gathering knowledge about the natural world - study of the universe
scientists cannot answer questions about opinion-based topics (art, politics, personal preferences, or morality)
scientific answers are uncertain b/c new knowledge & discoveries are continually being made - so science can only provide possible explanations

3. Branches of Science
3 main branches that study different types of systems
Life Science - studies living things and how they interact (living systems)
Earth Science - studies Earth and space Systems (nonliving systems)
Physical Science - studies matter (chemistry) and energy (physics) - studies living AND nonliving systems, since both involve matter and energy

4. Physical Science is Everywhere
what you learn about matter and energy are important for other science fields
Meteorology: study of Earth’s atmosphere
Meteorologists must understand pressure, motion, & force
Geology: study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth
Geologists must have a knowledge of heat, force, and chemistry

5. Technology the practical use of science is called technology
[ex. studying how plants use sunlight to make food is science, BUT using that knowledge to make a solar panel is technology]