Lesson 1
Understanding scientific ______ can help you answer questions throughout your life.
principles
Evidence includes observations and conclusions that have been ______.
repeated
The work scientists do ____ society.
changes
Life science, earth and space science, and ____ science are the three main areas of science careers.
physical
What was fall originally called?
Harvest
benefit
Relevant information is _____ that relates to the question being asked.
The public disagreement between groups is called a(n) ______.
controversy
Most scientific questions ____ the work of scientist from many fields to answer them.
need
What bug flies south to Mexico for the winter during the fall months?
Butterflies
Being a(n) _____ consumer includes knowing if the products you buy are safe.
informed
You need background information that is both relevant and ____ to make decisions and design experiments.
reliable
The book Silent Spring was about the effects of ______, such as DDT, on the environment.
pesticides
_____ is the study of the matter that makes up all things.
Chemistry
What fall month will you see a full corn moon?
September
You need to know the cost and benefits of taking an action in order to make an informed ______.
decision
You can use scientific reasoning to analyze scientific claims by identifying faulty ______.
reasoning
beliefs
______ scientists study the properties of materials such as ceramics to understand how they would perform in space.
Materials
Who was the first group of people in history to use scarecrows?
The Egyptians
Understand how things like bikes and helmets _____ can help you make better choices about the products you buy and use.
work
Reliable information comes from a person or organization that _____ bias.
isn't
_____ was the Austrian doctor who suggested that doctors wash their hands before delivering babies.
Semmelweis
Auto repair technicians need to know the _____ of engines.
physics
What was Johnny Appleseed's real name?
John Chapman