Foundations
Asking the Hard Questions
Scientific Inquiry
Measurements and Conversions
100
An initial, testable explanation of a phenomenon
Hypothesis
100
F=ma is an example of which category of scientific model
Law
100
What is the last step in scientific inquiry?
Communication (Peer-reviewed)
100
Convert 33 g to kg
3.3 * 10-3 g
200
A system of moral values
Ethics
200
A model that explains a related set of phenomena
Theory
200
What is the first step in scientific inquiry?
Observation
200
What is the temperature
62.0 oC
300
The periodic table and the seasons are examples of what that we use to be confident in our scientific pursuits
orderliness
300
Give an example of a model used in physical science.
Atomic models
Wave models
Models for the behavior of gases
Models of molecules
300
When a model has accurate predictions and explains the world well, it is said to be...
workable
300
A value that is measured at 45.3 m but is actually 47 m is said to not be....
accurate
400
Give one example of how we can use science to fulfill the creation mandate
Caring for God's Creation
Replicating the nature of order created by God
Inventing products that meet the needs of others
400
Why does Christianity affect ethical decision making?
All human's are made in God's image. Therefore, we must make decisions out of respect for all people and for their benefit and protection
400
How does research help in scientific inquiry
Scientists need to know what others already know on a topic.
400
Which instrument gives more precise measurements, one that goes up to the tenths place or one that goes up to the thousandths place?
Thousandths place
500
How does the law of cause and effect support the Christian worldview?
There must be a specific cause for the orderliness. God Himself is this cause. God created the universe with order because He is a God of order.
500
What are the three questions that should guide Christians in making ethical decisions?
How can I grow through this decision?
What does God's Word say?
What results are right?
500
List the eight steps of scientific inquiry
Observation
Posing Questions
Research
Forming Hypotheses
Investigation
Analysis
Conclusion
Communication
500
Convert 1 m/s to km/hr
3.6 km/hr