Unit 1 Nature of Science

Information obtained through your senses.

A baseline for comparison.

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

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

Can usually be described using words or a mathematical formula.

Adheres to the scientific method

Based on results.

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

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

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

Based on beliefs and anecdotal evidence

A statement that is not always scientifically provable.

Measuring 50 ml of water for a science lab

A proposed answer to a question. Can be tested.

Designed to answer original question.

Shenanigans are encouraged during labs. They make labs fun!

An explanation as to why certain laws and facts exist.

Tentative explanation for a phenomena; must be testable.

Collecting daily temperature measurements in a specific location.

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

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

Class of 2021 rocks!

Atomic theory

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

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

Measuring gas concentration in an ice core to determine historical temperatures

Physics

For a hypothesis to be scientific, it must be

Is not reliably tested