Science What is Science CONPTT What is this
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Science… What is Science? CONPTT What is this? Use the slides to fill in the blanks on the note sheet
CONPTT • Six characteristics that apply to scientific concepts:
Consistent • Several scientists can repeat an experiment and get the same result. • No contradiction.
Observable • The results can be observed and explained using the five senses. Tools may help extend the senses (ex. : telescope, infrared cameras, microscopes)
Natural • A natural cause must be used to explain why or how the event happens. Supernatural causes fall outside the realm of science.
Predictability • The natural cause can be used to make accurate predictions. • Predictions can be tested to determine if it is true or false.
Testability • It must be testable through the process of science. This uses controlled experimentation.
Tentativeness • Science does not have all the answers or solutions. • Scientific theories can be changed and corrected. Theories can even be proven wrong. Nothing is ever completely proven in science
Chupacabra Is it “scientific”? • Read the article about the “chupacabra”. • Write an explanation telling if you think it IS or IS NOT a scientific topic. • Use at least 4 sentences and refer to CONPTT.
What is Science? • “Science” meets all six criteria • Limited to natural world- use scientific processes • Offers explanations for events-subject to revision(tentative) • Not able to answer all the questions in the universe, nor solve all the problems
Emerging Science • “Emerging science” may not meet 1 or 2 criteria; It may lack technology or knowledge.
False Science • Pseudoscience-non science, sometimes portrayed as a legitimate science. • Example-astrology. – “pseudo” Greek term meaning False
Non-Science • Does not meet the criteria of CONPTT. • Topics may be very logical. • Example-philosophy, personal opinions, ethics.
Look at the following 25 questions and determine if they can be answered scientifically or not. Answer the questions on paper in a yes or no format.
#1 What causes earthquakes? •
#2 Can ghosts say “BOO”? •
#3 What makes fossils? •
#4 What makes food spoil? •
#5 What is love? •
#6 What causes day and night? •
#7 How do new species form? •
#8 What causes the earth’s seasons? •
#9 How many angels can dance on the head of a pin? •
#10 What makes people sick? •
#11 Does a soul leave the body of a person who dies? •
#12 What causes salt to form crystals? •
#13 Does crossing your fingers protect you from evil? •
# 14 What causes sunsets? •
#15 What causes eclipses? •
#16 What is sex? (gender) •
#17 Is music beautiful? •
#18 What causes the sky to be blue? •
#19 What causes things to fall? •
#20 Does breaking a mirror cause bad luck? •