1 2 Using Science to Solve Environmental Problems

1. 2 Using Science to Solve Environmental Problems Unit 1: Environmental Science: A Global Perspective

Homework Questions 1. 2. Distinguish between pure and applied science, Describe scientific methods. 8: 43 PM

Pure Science Pure science seeks to answer questions about the natural world. Biology Chemistry Physics Unit: Environmental Science 8: 44 PM

Applied Science Applied science uses the information found in a pure science to solve problems. Environmental science is based on Ecology. Unit: Environmental Science 8: 44 PM

What is Science? Science is gathering information then analyzing and interpreting the results. Unit: Environmental Science 8: 44 PM

Observing Observation is the gathering information though your senses. Sight Hearing Touch Smell Taste Unit: Environmental Science 8: 44 PM

Extending the Senses Observations can be amplified with instruments. Sight Microscope Telescope Unit: Environmental Science 8: 44 PM

Hypothesizing A hypothesis is the suggested relationship between two variables. If, Then, Because format. “If a plant gets water Then it will grow Because water is part of photosynthesis. ” Unit: Environmental Science 8: 44 PM

Experimenting Experiments test hypotheses under controlled conditions. Variables Independent: variable that’s being tested. Dependant: variable that gets changed as the result of the experiment. Control Variable is not tested but observed. Unit: Environmental Science 8: 44 PM

Organizing / Communicating Data Findings are checked and organized. Data tables and graphs Information presented Peers and public Unit: Environmental Science 8: 44 PM