Mystery Machine
Scientific Method
Definitions
Christianity & Science
100
True or False: Heavier objects always fall faster than lighter objects.
False - (see page 36) - Remember the size, and shape of objects impact the objects gravitational experience.
100
Which scientist first did experiments testing objects and their "air resistance?"
Galileo (pg. 36)
100
What is "scientific theory?" Only verbatim answers are accepted.
"An explanation of the natural world that has been thoroughly tested and is supported by a significant amount of evidence." (pg. 44)
100
DAILY TRIPLE!
True or False: When understood rightly, Christianity and Science complement rather than contradict one another.
True (pg. 51) - God's world will not contradict God's Word. The seeming contradictions exist due to human error in interpretation of either God's world (science) or God's Word (Scripture).
200
True or False: A shrimp's heart is in the shrimp's head.
True!
200
DAILY DOUBLE!
True or False: If you eliminate air resistance, objects still fall at different rates depending on weight.
False: "In the absence of air, ALL objects, regardless of weight or shape, fall at the same rate." (pg. 37)
200
What is "scientific law" If you explain the general concept, answer is accepted or denied per teacher discretion.
"A description of a natural principle that is supported by a significant amount of evidence and often includes mathematical terms." (pg. 44)
200
1 Cor. 14:33 "For God is not a God of _____________ but of __________."
"confusion, peace" (pg. 51)
300
YOU'VE ENCOUNTERED PIRATES... IF YOU GET THIS QUESTION WRONG IT IS MINUS 300 POINTS
What is the approximate average a human being blinks per minute? You must choose one number.
15-20: Any number chosen between 15-20 is acceptable.
300
According to science, and in doing true science, can you prove something solely with science?
Answer: No, you cannot (pg. 38) - Science helps us toward conclusions, but other areas of epistemology (the study of knowledge) such as philosophy and Scripture (most of all) lead humans to discover and defend the truth.
300
True or False: The scientific method by definition, always develops correct conclusions.
False: The scientific method has reached conclusions that have been completely wrong. (pg. 46).
300
In Scripture, based on the book of Hebrews, we find which person of the Trinity speaking the world into existence?
The Son of God (Hebrews 1:2)
400
True or False: The human liver can regenerate.
True
400
What is a "counter example" according to your book? Only a verbatim answer will be accepted.
"An example that contradicts a conclusion." (pg. 39)
400
What is the world most powerful space telescope?
The James Webb Space Telescope
400
True or False: Genesis 1-3 is not meant to be a scientific dive into discovering all the details of how the earth was made, but a serious wonder in discovering that God made the earth...
True.
500
What is the average cost of purchasing a sloth?
Approximately $6,000 to $10,000 - any answer in this range is correct.
500
What is a hypothesis? Only a verbatim answer will be accepted.
"An educated guess that attempts to explain an observation or answer a question." (pg. 40)
500
What is "operational science" and what is "historical science"?
Operational science: uses observable, repeatable experiments to try to discover truth.
Historical science: relies on relics of the past and historical records to try to discover truth.
500
"The reason the __________ is ___________ and __________ is because a __________ God has imposed order on His creation." *Fill in the blank from memory.
"The reason the universe is orderly and logical is because a logical God has imposed order on His creation."