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20. Scientists come from many different backgrounds, but in their work they use many common tools, techniques, and habits of mind. Important characteristics for looking at the world scientifically Main Idea Creative Inventive Questioning Observant Methodical Skeptical 6 Gist TOPIC The Scientific Mind

29. United States launches war on terrorism. Jet crashes into a field near Pittsburg Commercial jet crashed into the Pentagon Commercial jets crash into the twin towers September 11, 2001 A day in U.S. history when terrorists hijacked jets, destroyed the Twin Towers, and hit the Pentagon Two jets hit the towers People were injured or killed Loss of jobs and property The towers collapsed Some passengers overtake hijackers Jet crashes missing its original target Passengers, crew, & terrorist die Jet destroys a section of Pentagon Members of Military killed or injured Civilians killed or injured Ongoing search for Bin Laden Warnings against harboring terrorists Loss of lives Military and civilian America experienced a very different kind of war and terrorist tactics on Sept, 11 th As one reporter said, ” If it can be imagined, it can happen.” So what? What is important to understand about this? Is about…