1. The Nature of Science
Section 1.1

2. The Goal of Science To understand the world around us.
Scientists use facts to propose explanations for observed events.

3. Theory vs. Law
Theory – a scientific explanation of events that have been tested by repeated observations.
Scientific law – states a repeated observation about nature.
Does not give an explanation

4. Branches of Science Three branches of science Life science
Earth science
Physical science

5. Life Sciences
Zoology
Biology
Genetics
Anatomy

6. Earth Sciences
Geology
Meteorology
Astronomy
Oceanography

7. Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Physics