A phenomenon about which competent observers can agree.
Fact
An orderly method of gaining, organizing, and applying new knowledge.
Scientific Method
Step 3 of the scientific method
Identify and control your variables
Step 5 of the scientific method
Collect and record your data
The means of solving practical problems by applying the findings of science.
Technology
What is dependent variable?
The dependent variable is the variable that changes due to a change in the independent variable.
Step 1 of the scientific method
Ask a question
What is an independent variable?
Something you can change to manipulate that outcome of the experiment.
The collective findings of humans about nature, and the process of gathering and organizing knowledge about nature.
Science
Step 4 of the scientific method
Tests your hypothesis
A synthesis of a large body of information that encompasses well-tested hypotheses about certain aspects of the natural world.
Theory
If you're absent, what times should you come make up work?
7:30-8:00 AM
3:30-4:00 PM
An educated guess or a reasonable explanation.
Hypothesis
Step 2 of the scientific method
State your hypothesis
What is your favorite subject in school?
Science
Step 8 of the scientific equation
Go further
Step 6 of the scientific method
Interpret your data
What is a control variable?
This is the element that remains the same the whole experiment. You have ~control~ over this variable.
Step 7 of the scientific method
State your conclusion
What is the procedure when you enter class?
Enter class quietly and on-time, head to your assigned seat and lay out your agenda opened to today's date and your materials. Then start quietly working on your bell work.
What are the science topics we will be covering in Integrated Science?
Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Astronomy
For a hypothesis to be considered scientific, it must be testable---it must, in principle, be capable of being proven wrong
Principle of Falsifiability
What do you need to bring to class everyday?
Charged computer, agenda, science notebook, science folder, pencil/pen
A general hypothesis or statement about the relationship of natural quantities that has been tested over and over again and has not been contradicted; also known as a principle.
Law
A theory or practice that is considered to be without scientific foundation but purports to use the methods of science
Psuedoscience