Topic 1 Introduction to Biology Nature of Science

Topic 1 Introduction to Biology

Nature of Science Topic 1 Day 1

Do Now Grab a response card as you walk in and answer the following questions individually. Be ready to share and explain your thoughts. Use the sheet at your table to pick the row number that best defines your personality. (you have 5 , min when the bell rings so start now) Stop Watch If you know your astrological sign put it here (Gemini, Libra, etc. ) If you don’t leave it blank We will do this together later Answer question: either yes you believe your horoscope or no you don’t This number comes from the sheet with twelve rows. Pick the row that best describe you as a person

Horoscopes – True or False? • Do you believe your horoscope to be accurate? Why or why not? • Is there a scientific basis for horoscopes?

How accurate is your horoscope? KEY TO SUN-SIGN DATES Look at the following chart – Does your horoscope reflect the personality characterist ics that you chose? Row # Dates Sun Sign 1 Mar 21 -Apr 19 2 Apr 20 -May 20 3 May 21 -Jun 21 4 Jun 22 -Jul 22 5 Jul 23 -Aug 22 6 Aug 23 -Sep 22 7 Sep 23 -Oct 22 8 Oct 23 -Nov 21 9 Nov 22 -Dec 21 10 Dec 22 -Jan 19 11 Jan 19 -Feb 18 12 Feb 19 -Mar 20 Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces

Nature of Science Benchmark SC. 912. N. 2. 1 - Identify what is science, what clearly is not science, and what superficially resembles science (but fails to meet the criteria for science). SC. 912. N. 1. 3 - Recognize that the strength or usefulness of a scientific claim is evaluated through scientific argumentation.

Today you will… • Define the purpose of biology. • Identify the criteria that differentiate science from non-science and pseudo-science.

What is science? • In the left column of your power notes write your own definition for the following words: • Science • Non-science • Pseudoscience

Science vs. Pseudo-Science and Non-Science • Science - The systematic study of structure and behavior of physical and natural world through observation and experimentation. • Non-Science - May be logical and based on good reasoning, but does not fall within the realm of science (Religious beliefs, philosophy, personal opinions, or ethics). • Pseudoscience - Defined as a non-science which is portrayed as a legitimate science by its followers. Example = astrology

Science is POTA Observable Argumentative SCIENCE IS Predictable Testable

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