P 10 1 2 Science in Context Exploration

P 10 1. 2 Science in Context

Exploration & Discovery: Where Ideas Come From What are 4 Scientific Attitudes that help generate new ideas?

Scientific Attitudes • • Curiosity Skepticism Open-Mindedness Creativity

P 11 Scientific investigations arise from: • Practical problems Often using • Technology

P 12 Communicating Results: Reviewing & Sharing Ideas Communication is an important part of science. Scientists review & evaluate one another’s work to ensure accuracy. Results from one study may lead to new ideas & further studies.

• Why is peer review important? • Allows researchers to share ideas & to test and evaluate each other’s work. .

• Sharing knowledge & new ideas is important because it brings the information to the world.

P 13 Scientific Theory-what is it? • Well tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations & hypotheses and that enables scientists to make accurate predictions about new situations.

P 14 Science & Society Science both influences society & is influenced by society.

Q: What is the relationship between science & society? A: Using science involves understanding its context in society and its limitations.

Science must: • Consider Ethics & Morality(give examples) • Avoid Bias- Which is a point of view that is personal. (give examples). • Be understood.

• WB pgs 6 -7 skip #13. • Turn into tray when finished.