Module 1:The History of Science-Search for the Truth
What is science
The systematic study of the natural world through observation and experimentation in order to formulate general laws.
Early Egyptian scientists used this process to make their discoveries. Hint: moldy bread
Trial and Error
What is an educated guess that attempts to explain an observation or answer a question?
Hypothesis
What is an aspect of an experiment that changes during the course of the experiment?
Experimental Variable
What are objects made by people, such as tools, weapons, containers, etc?
Artifacts
What is spontaneous generation?
The idea that living organisms can be spontaneously formed from non-living substances.
Scientific progress depends not only on scientists, but it also depends on
government and culture.
What is an example that contradicts a conclusion?
Counter Example
What is an experiment in which information about the test is kept from the recipients to reduce bias?
Blind Experiment
What is the study of past human life as revealed by preserved relics?
Archaeology
What is papyrus?
An ancient form of paper, made from a plant of the same name
Science progresses by building on the work of
previous scientists.
Science is NOT a means by which something can be
proven
What is the variable part of an experiment to which all others will be compared?
Control
What is the study of Earth’s history as revealed in the rocks that make up the Earth?
Geology
What was the main goal of alchemists?
To turn lead into gold.
The interpretation of scientific data is often dependent on the individual scientist’s
worldview
Science must conform to the
scientific method
What is an experiment in which neither the experimenters nor the participants know the objects’ identities in the setup?
Double-Blind Experiments
What is a term that encompasses all scientific pursuits related to living organisms?
Life Science
Which worldview began to replace the Roman worldview toward the end of the Dark Ages?
Christian Worldview
What subject did Newton believe that science was linked to?
Math
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Make an observation and ask questions
Who are the best science teachers?
Mrs. King and Mrs. Weeks
What is the study of life’s history as revealed in the preserved remains of once-living organisms?
Paleontology