Branches of Science Webquest 1 Science is knowledge

Branches of Science Web-quest 1. Science is knowledge attained (gotten) through study or practice using observation & experimentation. *tested using the scientific method Science's only purpose is to gain knowledge!

Branches of Science Web-quest 2. Latin word for science is scientia Meaning : knowledge 3 A. Chemistry = study of the properties & structure of matter Astronomy = study of the universe

Branches of Science Web-quest 3 B. Main Branch: Earth Science Sub-branches: Geology: study of the Earth Oceanography: study of the ocean Paleontology: study of prehistoric life Meterology: study of the atmosphere

Branches of Science Web-quest 3 C. Main Branch : Life Science (Biology) Sub-branches : Botany: study of plants. Zoology: animals and animal life Genetics: study of heredity Medicine: study of illness, disease, and injury

Branches of Science Web-quest 4. Here’s the list!! list 5. A scientific fact is an observation that has been confirmed (proven true) repeatedly and is accepted as true (although its truth is never final) Example: the grass is green Structure of a cell membrane

Branches of Science Web-quest 6. A well tested explanation of scientific observations (facts) & experiments. “Scientific theories must be falsifiable. " - An explanation (the “why”) of a fact Example: Theory of relativity, “Big Bang” Theory

Branches of Science Web-quest 7. A law is a description, prediction or explanation why a range of events (actions, set of actions) happen. - It is usually accepted to be true because it has been unchanged for so long! - A fact & its theory combined into a statement. Example: law of gravity, the law of thermodynamics, and Hook’s law of elasticity.

8. Fact – statement of truth Theory – explanation (why) of a fact Law – description / statement of a fact and its theory – no why!