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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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
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.