In the Beginning
The systematic study of the natural world through observation and experimentation in order to formulate general laws.
What is 'Science'?
Pg. 1, BLT
This occurs when the moon moves in front of the sun, either fully or partially blocking it.
What is 'A Solar Eclipse'?
Pg. 5, Figure 1.6
This is the span of time science is thought to have drastically slowed down and interest in explaining the world faded.
What is the 'Dark Ages'?
Pg. Science Progress Stalls and Then Gets Moving Again section.
This early Renaissance scientist came up with the heliocentric system showing the sun and the center of our planetary system.
Who is '(Nicolaus) Copernicus'?
Pg. 17, The Renaissance section.
This is when you use an alternative material in your lab.
What is 'Substitute'?
Student Workbook, Pg. 409 Lab 1.1
This is an ancient form of paper, made from a plant of the same name.
What is 'Papyrus'?
Pg. 3, Blue Letter Definition
This Greek scientist was known for his work in mathematics and has his image on 'The Fields Medal' which recognizes outstanding mathematical achievement.
Who is 'Archimedes'?
Pg. 11, 2nd paragraph.
A practice and belief that emerged during the Dark Ages of science believed to change metals from one to another, like lead to gold.
What is 'Alchemy'?
Pg. 13, Alchemy section.
This scientist is credited for having invented the telescope.
Who is 'Galileo'?
Pg. 19, On Your Own section.
This is the statement you make describing what you think will happen in an experiment.
What is a 'Hypothesis'?
Pg. 8, Hypothesis section.
The first scientific records come from this country.
What is 'Egypt'?
Pg. 2, 'Egypt' section
This Greek scientist is known as 'The Father of Life Sciences' who created the earliest system to classify animals and plants.
Who is 'Aristotle'?
Pg. 10, Even More Greek Scientists section
This feature in space is thought to have been observed by Chinese scientists in 1054 AD, whose work was used by later scientists to further science.
What is 'The Crab Nebula'?
Pg. 15, Figure 1.14
As a result of the Enlightenment, scientists began to ignore the authority of previous scientists and _________.
Who is 'God'?
Pg. 21, 2nd paragraph
In Lab 1.2, this occurs whn the pennies are exposed to lemon juice and salt.
What is a 'Chemical Reaction'?
Pg. 14, Paragraphs 1,2 and 3.
This is a chemicals produced by mold in moldy bread that was used to treat wounds by Egyptian physicians.
What is 'Penicillin'?
Pg. 3, paragraph 1
This Greek scientist studied the skies and was recognized for explaining how a Solar Eclipse works.
Who is 'Thales'?
Pg. 5, Three Greek Scientists section.
Around the end of the Dark Ages (1000 AD), this scientist was an early contributor to the scientific method by promoting learning the reasons behind observations.
Who is 'Robert Grosseteste'?
Pg. 15, End of the Dark Ages section.
This is the process Charles Darwin's wrote about and his evidence tried to explain how organisms adapt to their surroundings/environment.
What is 'Natural Selection'?
Pg. 23, 1st paragraph.
During the labs done in class, you make these to collect data and explain the results.
What are 'Observations'?
Pg. 14, Conclusion section
This is the Latin word meaning question, inquiry, investigation, or problem.
What is 'Quaestio'?
Pg. 1, top of page
Democtrius was inspired by this material when he made the observation that all matter is made up of smaller particles.
What is 'Sand'?
Pg. 6, Figure 1.7
This scientist was greatly ahead of his time in predicting how far science would take the world, predicting aircraft, submarines and world travel 700 years ahead of when these technologies became real.
Who is 'Roger Bacon'?
Pg. 16, 1st paragraph.
In nature, math can be seen in this phenomena of the growth factor increasing by a specific amount every quarter turn something takes.
What is the 'Golden Spiral'?
Pg 18, Figure 1.17
The #1, most important goal for Mr. Reid in teaching this class and for you as a science student.
What is 'Learn how to learn'?
Mr. Reid, 1st Day of School overview.