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Introduction to Science
J.Goelzer 2016

Ch 1 Section 1 The Nature of Science

Grade Level:
9
Subject:
Science
Goal Summary:
To Explore how scientists solve problems, why scientists use variables, how to compare and contrast science and technology
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Essential Questions:
1. What are the steps scientists take to solve problems?
2. Why do scientists use variables?
3. What are the differences between science and technology?
Understandings:
Students should understand :
1). that using scientific methods will help solve problems.
2.) scientific explanations change over time.
3.) why controls are important in scientific experiments.
4.) why bias should be avoided in science.
5). the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law.
6.) that there are questions that cannot be addressed scientifically.
7.) that technology is the application of science in everyday life.
8.) models are used to help visualize concepts.
Content Goals:
1. Categories of Science : Life, Earth/Space, Physical
2. Science attempts to explain nature.
3. Science used a step of steps to solve problems and answer questions
4. Be able to distinguish between hypothesis, theory, and law.
5. Understand Constants and Controls
6. Understand the difference between a scientific question and one that is not.
7. Understand the difference between scientific knowledge and technology.
Skill Goals:
Students will be able to:
1. Sequence the steps of the scientific method.
2. Design and Perform a controlled experiment.
3. Identify sources of bias in scientific studies.
4. Distinguish from phrasing a hypothesis, theory and law.
Other Information:
The above reflect the goals of all levels of the Intro to Sci course. The actual activities and course work will vary between the levels.

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