Unit 1 Nature of Science

There is a class website that includes a calendar/agenda and documents.

Designed to answer original question.

A proposed answer to a question. Can be tested.

Atomic theory

Tentative explanation for a phenomena; must be testable.

An explanation as to why certain laws and facts exist.

An experiment tests the hypothesis that a vitamin could extend a person’s life.

A statement that is not always scientifically provable.

Measuring 50 ml of water for a science lab

Adheres to the scientific method

An experiment tests the hypothesis that a vitamin could extend a person’s life.

Can be scientifically disproven, but still held to be true.

Ms. McDilda is totally cool with students being on their phones during class.

Based on beliefs and anecdotal evidence

Each cow left on your Mooster is worth 2 class participation points.

Class of 2021 rocks!

When you're absent, you are not responsible for making up any of the work.

Based on results.

Physics

You put dirty dishes in the dishwasher and they come out clean.

Is not reliably tested

Can usually be described using words or a mathematical formula.

A baseline for comparison.

Measuring gas concentration in an ice core to determine historical temperatures

Shenanigans are encouraged during labs. They make labs fun!

Information obtained through your senses.

For a hypothesis to be scientific, it must be

Collecting daily temperature measurements in a specific location.

May be revised, but is not expected to be proven wrong.