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

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

What field?

What field?

What field?

Science Skills

Observing

Using one or more of your senses to gather information Quantitative Observation

dealing with an amount

Qualitative Observationdescriptions of characteristics

Write down 6 observations3 quantitative3 qualitative

Types of Guesses

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 happenedBased on observations or prior knowledgehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BXQ0H6yNKA&lis

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What can you infer?

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.