1. What is Science? Discuss this question in your groups. Be prepared to share your responses.

2. Objectives: Define science and identify questions that science cannot answer Compare and contrast theories and laws. Identify a system and its components Identify the three main branches of science

3. Learning about the world Science is a way of learning about the natural world. What questions can’t science answer?  Moral, ethical, or personal decisions

4. Scientific Theory An attempt to explain a pattern observed repeatedly in the natural world.  Not guess work.  Not opinions.  Supported by observation.  Best explanation found so far.

5. Scientific Law A rule that describes a pattern in nature.  Needs to be repeatedly observed.  Does NOT attempt to explain the pattern.  Stands until an observation that does not follow the law is observed.

6. Systems in Science System – a collection of structures, cycles, and processes that relate to and interact with each other.

7. Systems in Baseball Structures  Diamond  Bases  Dugouts Cycles  Batting lineup  Pitching rotation Processes  Innings  Pitches

8. Branches of Science Life Science – the study of living systems and the ways in which they interact. Earth Science – the study of Earth systems and the systems in space. Physical Science – the study of matter and energy.

9. What science would they use? Doctor?  Life science X-ray Technician?  Physical science Geologist?  Earth science Zookeeper?  Life science Astronomer?  Earth Science

10. Technology Is the practical use of science, or applied science.