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Unit 1 Notes: Hypothesis, Theory, and Law. Example: Moon Formation. - Turn to pages 32-33 in your textbooks. - We will be using the captions at the top of these two pages during the notes. Impact Theory. Theory. Observations. - Evidence tested. - Explanation of the way the world behaves.
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Unit 1 Notes: Hypothesis, Theory, and Law Example: Moon Formation
- Turn to pages 32-33 in your textbooks.- We will be using the captions at the top of these two pages during the notes.
Impact Theory Theory Observations - Evidence tested - Explanation of the way the world behaves - Widely Accepted - Laws support it Hypothesis Impact - Accepted or Rejected Generalizations about the world Lacks iron Laws Evidence No exceptions Formed 3.8 bya Data- material that can be measured or observed Moon younger than Earth Fission Create Hypothesis Co-Formation Capture - Pre-explanation Impact White No oxygen No atmosphere Sphere Lower gravity No liquid No life Craters Reflects light