Nature of Science
This is the central theme of all scientific inquiry.
Questions
This type of feedback loop is seen in The Lorax when the Once-ler cuts more Truffula trees, makes more money, and then is encouraged to cut even more trees. More money = more trees cut down.
What is a Positive feedback loop?
This is a situation where individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete a shared resource.
What is the Tragedy of the Commons?
These are the three pillars of sustainability, also known as "People, Planet, Profit".
What are the environment, economy, and society?
This is the most important rule to follow in a lab setting.
What is following all instructions carefully?
This is a unique way of learning about the natural world.
What is science?
This type of feedback loop is seen in The Lorax as the Once-ler makes more Thneeds, the animals have to leave. More thneeds = less animals.
What is a negative feedback loop?
This is defined as meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
What is sustainability?
This term refers to resources that are considered finite and have a limited supply, such as fossil fuels.
What are nonrenewable resources?
The first thing you should do if there is a spill in the lab.
What is notify the teacher immediately?
This process uses the senses to learn more about the world.
What are observations
this can take generations to regenerate after being depleted.
Natural resources or non-renewable resources
The largest amount of a resource that can be harvested without reducing its future availability.
What is the maximum sustainable yield (MSY)
Name 3 renewable energy sources
solar, wind, water
A student should always wear this to protect their eyes in the lab.
What are safety goggles?
This variable goes on the x-axis and is the manipulated variable in an experiment.
What is the independent variable?
This is the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on poorer communities worldwide.
What is Environmental injustice?
Provide 3 examples of shared common resources that could be affected by the tragedy of the commons.
What is Air, oceans, national forests, freshwater, or minerals?
Investing in renewable energy, like solar and wind power, can help reduce our reliance on these.
What are fossil fuels?
his is a common safety hazard in the lab that can be avoided by securing long hair and loose clothing
What is an open flame?
Name 5 of the 9 activities scientists engage in.
questions, hypothesis, experimentation, data analysis, communication of findings, research, defining problems
Provide one example of a positive feedback loop in nature.
answers may vary.
This is the number of people, other living organisms, or crops that a region can support without environmental degradation.
What is carrying capacity?
Fossil fuels currently provide about this percentage of the energy used in industrialized countries.
What is 80%?
These should never be worn in the lab, as they can cause serious injury if chemicals are spilled on them.
What are open-toed shoes?