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Happy Friday!

Happy Friday!. Bell Ringer:. Objective:. SWBAT: Compare and contrast science and pseudoscience. What are some examples of testable questions? What is one example of a non-testable question? (2 testable and 1 untestable for credit). Agenda:. Bell Ringer Lecture Activity Reflection.

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Happy Friday!

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  1. Happy Friday! Bell Ringer: Objective: SWBAT: Compare and contrast science and pseudoscience. • What are some examples of testable questions? What is one example of a non-testable question? (2 testable and 1 untestable for credit)

  2. Agenda: • Bell Ringer • Lecture • Activity • Reflection

  3. What is science? Science is a body of knowledge based on the study of the natural world. The basis for science is what we call inquiry or the development of explanations.

  4. Think, Pair, Share • Take 30 seconds to think yourself about what a theory is and what a law is. • Speak to your partner for 30 seconds and exchange ideas. • Be prepared to share

  5. Theory Vs. Law • Theory- explanation of natural phenomenon supported by many observations and experiments over time. Ex. Cell Theory, Theory of Evolution • Law- describes relationships under certain conditions in nature. Ex. Law of conservation of matter.

  6. Check For Understanding A scientific explanation of known facts arrived at through repeated testing over time is a(n) _____. • theory • natural law 3. observation 4. experiment

  7. Activity: • Listen for instructions

  8. What is pseudoscience? Is it real science? Pseudoscience- area of study that try to imitate science, often driven by cultural or commercial goals. Ex. Astrology, horoscopes, psychic readings, tarot cards

  9. Check For Understanding Which of the following studies is outside the realm of science? • astrology • plant growth 3. animal behavior 4. bacterial reproduction

  10. What are ethics? Ethics- a set of moral principles or values. Is it right or is it wrong?

  11. Think, Pair, Share Is it “ethical” to infect a person with a disease in order to find a cure for all people? 30 seconds- think to yourself 30 seconds- share with a partner Be prepared to share out loud

  12. Check for Understanding The study of standards for what is right and what is wrong is called _____. • pure science • ethics 3. applied science 4. technology

  13. Reflection: • Compare and contrast science and pseudoscience. • 4 sentences • Give examples to strengthen you reflection

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