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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.


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