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Science Skills. Do Now. What are the different branches of Science? List the ones that you know. Types of Science. Physics – study of energy and motion Chemistry – study of matter Biology – study of living things. Careers in Science. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHqapUUnwzY.
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Do Now What are the different branches of Science? List the ones that you know.
Types of Science Physics – study of energy and motion Chemistry – study of matter Biology – study of living things
Careers in Science http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHqapUUnwzY
Careers in Science Where do they fit? 1. Entomologist – study insects 2. Chemist – research the nature of matter 3. Botanist – study plants 4. College Professor – master of subject area, teacher 5. Biomedical Researcher – find new treatments and improve existing treatments for diseases 6. Pharmacist – understanding how medicine treats different illnesses
Observing • Using one or more of your senses to gather information • Quantitative Observation • dealing with an amount • Qualitative Observation • descriptions of characteristics
Inferring • Explanation of the things you observe • What is happening? Why has it happened? • A guess or attempted explanation about what is happening or what has already happened • Based on observations or prior knowledge • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BXQ0H6yNKA&list=PLE9EAx4VvYnTSEnw6owDVXlYut-xft-oc
Predicting • Making a claim about what will happen in the future based on past experience or evidence • What will happen next? • Predictions vs. Inferences • Inferring: what is happening or has happened • Predicting: what will happen or is going to happen
Quiz time! Go to the back of the room silently, and take an iRespond controller.
Data Analysis • Data – information • Facts, figures, and other evidence gathered through observations
Classifying • Grouping things together that are alike in some way • Organizing! • Size, shape, color, behavior.... • http://www.iteachwithtechnology.com/2011/01/sorting-and-classifying-objects.html
Evaluating • Comparing observations and collected data to reach a conclusion using mathematical expressions
Making Models • Visual representations of complex objects or data • Maps, graphs, charts • Easier to understand
Homework • Answer “Assess Your Understanding” Questions on page 9 in your textbook.