Definition
Roughly Define the geocentric theory.
The theory that the earth is at the center of the solar system/universe.
What nation did Imhotep come from?
Egypt.
Is the amount of love you have for someone quantifiable?
No.
Alchemy was the practice of transmuting ___ to ___ .
Lead to gold. Matter to other matter.
What is Mr. McMillan's middle name?
Avery.
Roughly define Spontaneous Generation.
Living organisms formed from non-living substances.
True or false? Ptolemy's suggestion of the heliocentric theory caused a stir through the scientific community.
False
Why won't a grape sink into syrup?
Because the syrup is more dense than the grape.
The later scientists we discussed were all Christians. What difference does that make on their study?
They believed that since God is ordered, that His universe must also have intrinsic order.
What are the five classes that Mr. McMillan teaches at Springfield?
Science, Art, Latin, PreAlgebra, Enrichment.
Define Density.
The compactness of a substance.
Name 3 things Aristotle is famous for.
Spontaneous generation. Gravitational theory. Animal Classification. Alexander the Great funding. Student of Plato.
Julia wanted to test to see if people are honest about how much money they spend on groceries each week.
Is this quantifiable? If so, how?
It is. You would have to measure their answers against the actual amount spent and see if the two correlate.
Why is it so important that a scientist have good reputation before making large-scale or contradictory claims to current scientific belief?
It's not.
What is Mr. McMillan's favorite candy
Mike and Ikes.
Define Science.
The study, accumulation, and classification of observable facts in order to form general laws about the natural world.
What was Nicolas of Cusa famous for?
First to contradict the geocentric theory.
Why is Alchemy a sham, but Chemistry is not?
Alchemy was focused on the transmutation of atoms/matter whereas chemistry focus' on the reactions between substances/molecules.
When he shouted "Eureka", he had discovered a way to measure what object by what method?
Archimedes discovered a way to measure volume by submerging objects in fluid and capturing the displaced fluid.
When is Mr. McMillan's birthday?
Sept. 8th
Define Quantifiable.
Able to be numbered. / Able to be expressed in numbers.
What was the one thing the Greek Anaximander was famous for?
Early evolution theory.
In our experiment with the bottle, what gas was created when we mixed the vinegar and the baking soda?
CO² gas. Carbon Dioxide gas.
"___ is the mother of ___"
Necessity and Invention.
How tall is Mr. McMillan?
6'4"