1. Science = Knowledge

2. Science
man’s observations of the world around him and the conclusions he makes from his observations

3. Science
the knowledge gained from the careful, systematic investigation of the natural world

4. Think scientifically.

5. Scientific Thinking
~ Curiosity
~ Caution
• Observation
— Five senses

6. logical conclusion based on observations
Inference
logical conclusion based on observations

7. Science deals only with observables.
Limitations
Science deals only with observables.

8. Science cannot prove universal negatives.
Limitations
Science cannot prove universal negatives.

9. Science cannot make value judgments.
Limitations
Science cannot make value judgments.

11. Science cannot provide final answers.
Limitations
Science cannot provide final answers.

12. Science is not about truth; it is about finding predictions that work.

13. belief that science is the only way to learn about the world
Scientism
belief that science is the only way to learn about the world

14. Scientific Thinking ~ Curiosity ~ Caution
~ Commitment to certain presuppositions

15. The natural world is an orderly place.
Presuppositions
The natural world is an orderly place.

16. The orderliness of nature can be known by humans.
Presuppositions
The orderliness of nature can be known by humans.

17. perspective from which a person interprets all evidence in life
Worldview
perspective from which a person interprets all evidence in life

18. Christian Worldview
Creation: God made the world and everything in it.

19. Christian Worldview
The Fall: The world has fallen into a tragic state because of sin.

20. Christian Worldview
Redemption: God is working to redeem this world to Himself.

21. Scientific Thinking ~ Curiosity to the glory of God
~ Caution controlled by Scripture
~ Commitment to Christian presuppositions

22. Study science…
to learn about God!

23. to fulfill God’s command to have dominion over His creation.
Study science…
to fulfill God’s command to have dominion over His creation.

24. man’s responsibility to govern God’s creation
Dominion Mandate
man’s responsibility to govern God’s creation

25. Genesis 1:28
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it:

26. Genesis 1:28
and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

27. Search for the Truth historical fact
a true statement about the existence of something or about a past event

28. Search for the Truth
physical evidence
recorded evidence

29. Search for the Truth
physical evidence
visible remains of something

30. Search for the Truth recorded evidence
preserved accounts (usually written) of events or observations made by humans

31. Search for the Truth
historical fact
scientific fact

32. Search for the Truth
observable
measurable
repeatable
accurate

33. Search for the Truth
historical fact
scientific fact
biblical truth

34. Scientific
Method

35. observable
measurable
repeatable

36. Scientific Method
1. Establish the problem.

37. Scientific Method
2. Form a hypothesis.

38. Scientific Method
3. Test the hypothesis.

39. experimental variable
only factor that differs between different groups when conducting an experiment

40. experimental group
experimental variable is manipulated

41. control group
experimental variable is not manipulated

42. Scientific Method
4. Classify and analyze data.

43. Scientific Method
5. Choose and verify the answer.

44. Scientific Method
6. Predict outcomes.