1. Theory Vs. Law

2. Before a theory or a law can be made, a scientist needs to go through the scientific process

3. Observing
Using the senses or tools to gather information

4. Forming a Hypothesis
Ask a question and try to explain observations

5. Testing Hypothesis
Collecting data to support or reject a hypothesis

6. Analyzing Data
Statistical analysis of data to draw conclusions

7. Evaluating Results
Data and conclusions are studied to determine whether they are valid

8. What is a theory?
An explanation for why things work or how things happen.
Explains descriptions!
NOT speculative or based on a guess

9. What is a law?
A statement based on repeated observations that describe a phenomenon in nature.
Support descriptions!
Laws are ALWAYS true.

10. Theories Vs. Law Theories do not become laws
Laws do not become theories

11. Write this on pg. – of your journals

12. Write on pg. – in your own words, the different between a theory and a law. Give an example for each.

13. Worksheet Complete the worksheet with your group
We will go over the answers together.