1. Science, Society, and You
Chapter 2
Lessons 1 -4

2. Understanding scientific terms and principles well enough to ask questions.
scientific literacy

3. earth and space science
Study of Earth and its place in the universe (includes stars, planets, sun, etc).
earth and space science

4. Negative result of either taking or not taking action.
cost

5. Includes the study of energy, motion, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism.
physical science

6. Public disagreement between groups.
controversy

7. Positive consequence of either taking or not taking action.
benefit

8. An idea that may be formed from evidence but has not been confirmed by evidence.
opinion

9. Branch of science that includes the study of plants, animals, and the human body.
life science

10. Includes observations and conclusions that have been repeated.
evidence

11. Example of thinking scientifically about a topic.
finding out how something works

12. Describe how opinion and scientific evidence are related.
an opinion is an idea that may be formed from evidence

13. Being able to identify good sources of scientific information and apply the knowledge to problems in your life is a part of this.
scientific literacy

14. Most scientific questions being investigated today involve which field of science?
all fields of science

15. allows people to make informed decisions
Why do people need to understand scientific principles and think scientifically?
allows people to make informed decisions

16. use materials and processes that follow scientific principles
Many non-science careers require a knowledge of science because workers must…
use materials and processes that follow scientific principles

17. Reliable information comes from a person or an organization that is not…
biased

18. What branch of science would you study if you were a geoscientist?
earth science

19. When you analyze a scientific claim, it is important to use…
scientific reasoning

20. Scientific controversies are (common, uncommon) in society.

21. A branch of science that studies matter and energy and their interactions.
physics

22. Refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather.
scientific inquiry

23. Branch of science a biologist would study.
life science

24. Branch of science that includes chemistry.
physical

25. scientific principles
What do you need to understand about related health issues to think scientifically about health topics?
scientific principles