Branches of Science
How many branches of science are there?
What is three
A process that uses a set of skills to answer questions or to test ideas about the natural world.
What is scientific inquiry
What are three results of science?
What is technology, new materials, and possible explantations
Name an example of a scientific theory Mrs. Thomas talked about yesterday.
What is theory of plate tectonics or theory of evolution
Name of the person that studies stars.
What is an atronomer
Name the branches of Science.
What is Earth, Life, and Physical Science
The act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs.
An explanation of observations or events that is based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations.
What is scientific theory
What's an example of technology that was mentioned in the book to help deaf people hear.
What is a cochlea implant
What branch of science would astronomy fall under?
What is Earth Science
__ Science includes the investigation of rocks, soils, oceans, and atmosphere.
What is Earth Science
A logical explanation of an observation that is drawn from prior knowledge or experience.
What is inference
A rule that describes a pattern in nature
Name an example of a scientific law that Mrs. Thomas talked about yesterday. Hint: If I drop the pencil it will fall to the ground.
What is Newton's law of gravitational force
Name the person that studies animals.
What is a zoologist
__ Science is the study of matter and energy and includes physics and chemistry.
A possible explanation for an observation that can be tested bu scientific investigations.
What is hypothesis
Comparing what you already know with the information given in order to decide whether you agree with it.
What is critical thinking
Give me an example of a hypothesis
Answer will vary
What branch of science would zoology fall under?
What is Life Science
__ Science is the study of living things and also called biology.
A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.
What is prediction
What kind pf questions that can't be answered through scientific investigation?
Name an example of Earth Science.
What is the study of rocks, soil, or the atmosphere- answers will vary
Name the person that would prepare chemical solutions for analysis.