Science: A Way of Knowing

1. Science: A Way of Knowing NSET 110

2. What is science?

3. Study Hint #1 • Know the definitions of all the words in color.(They will also be in bold and underlined.) • Multiple choice • Matching • Write the definition

4. DIY – Study Guide • Make a list of all the words in color (Make notecards) • Useful tools: Apps - Flashcards

5. How do scientists go about the process of science?

6. Process __ __ __ __ __

7. Hypothesis __ __ __ __

10. Deductive Reasoning • Hypothesis:If … (I see this prediction in my results), then … (I can come to this conclusion). • I got these results • Therefore, conclusion • Hypothesis:If the next numbers in the series are 243, 729, & 2,187, then3n explains this number series. • Results: 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, 243, 729, 2,187, 6,561, 19,683 • Conclusion: The evidence supports that the number series is represented by the expression 3n.

11. Study Hint #2 • Know lists of items and the relationships of the components to each other. • Multiple choice • Matching

12. DIY – Study Guide • Make notecards for all the words in color. • Make a notecard for all the lists and understand how the different components of the list are related to each other.

13. Cyclic

14. Words you MAYNOT use… • …when coming to a scientific conclusion. • Prove • Correct/Incorrect • Right/Wrong • Truth • Facts • Or other words that ring of an absolute

15. Words you MAY use… • …when coming to a scientific conclusion. • Supports • Provides evidence for • Demonstrates • Or other synonyms

16. Second Example

17. Experimental Design • Variables • __ • __ • Replication • Standardization

18. Deductive Reasoning • Hypothesis:If … (I see this prediction in my results), then … (I can come to this conclusion). • I got these results • Therefore, conclusion Hypothesis:If I get more pounds of fruit with 14 hours of sunlight than 12 hours of sunlight, then more sunlight produces larger fruits in plants. • Results: 14hrs of sunlight gave me 10lbs more fruit than 12hrs of sunlight • Conclusion: More sunlight allows plants to grow larger fruits.

19. Communicating Results Peer Review

20. Strengths of Science __ __

21. Possible Short Answer Questions Describe the steps of the scientific method. (~5pts) Why might the term scientific cycle be a good substitute for scientific method? (~2pts) Discuss the 3 components that make up a good experimental design? (~5pts)

22. Study Hint #3 • You may see any or all of the ‘Possible Short Answer Questions’, either exactly or similar questions, on the exams. • Short answer questions should always be answered with complete sentences using accepted grammar, spelling, and punctuation. • Sentences should contain a subject and a verb.

23. DIY – Study Guide • Make a list or notecard of all the words in color, • Make a notecard for all the lists and understand how the different components of the list are related to each other, • Prepare answers to all the ‘Possible Short Answer Questions’.

24. Technology and Social Responsibility Role of Scientists– Role of Engineers–

25. Exam #1 – Essay Question(10pts) Scientific advances and technology are a double edged sword and bring both positive and negative changes to our society. Research a scientific advance or piece of technology outside of class. Describe the advance (2pts) and two pros of the technology (4pts) and two cons of the technology (4pts). This essay question will be ONE component of your FIRST one hour exam. You can prepare this essay outside of class, but you will NOT have access to your notes during the exam.

26. Assignment#1 (5pts) • Scientific advances and technology are a double edged sword and bring both positive and negative changes to our society. Research a scientific advance or piece of technology outside of class. Describe the advance (2pts) and two pros of the technology (4pts) and two cons of the technology (4pts). • Email a citation or weblink to the article(s) you will be using to develop your essay • Name the advance (1-2 words) • Give 2 pros, 2 cons (bullet point phrasing will do) • Word Document Filename: LastName_Essay1

27. Assignment#1 (5pts) You may not use my example for your essay! • Scientific advances and technology are a double edged sword and bring both positive and negative changes to our society. Research a scientific advance or piece of technology outside of class. Describe the advance (2pts) and two pros of the technology (4pts) and two cons of the technology (4pts). • Example: Artificially synthesizing nitrogen • Pro – produce fertilizer • Con – produce explosives

28. Assignment#1 (5pts) • Scientific advances and technology are a double edged sword and bring both positive and negative changes to our society. Research a scientific advance or piece of technology outside of class. Describe the advance (2pts) and two pros of the technology (4pts) and two cons of the technology (4pts). • Make sure it is 2 different pros/cons… • Cures cancer and common cold (=one pro) • That is, it cures illness (these are just two different illnesses, not two different advantages of advance)

29. Study Hint #4 • Prepare an outline for your essay • Memorize the salient points so that you can write a great essay during the exam time • Your essay should contain 3 paragraphs: • Summary of your advance (2pts) • Pros of technology/advance (4pts) • Cons of technology/advance (4pts) • Each paragraph should have topic sentence

30. DIY – Study Guide • Make a list or notecard of all the words in color. • Make a notecard for all the lists and understand how the different components of the list are related to each other. • Prepare answer(s) to all the suggested short answer question(s) • Prepare your essay question(s)