1. 1.2 Using Science to Solve Environmental Problems Mrs. Trimble Mrs. Perryman

2. Pure Science Vs. Applied Science Pure Science- Seeks answers about how the natural world works Pure Science- Seeks answers about how the natural world works Applied science- Uses the information provided by pure science to solve problems Applied science- Uses the information provided by pure science to solve problems Engineering EngineeringMedicine

3. Elbow Partner List the steps of the scientific method into your note book. List the steps of the scientific method into your note book. Try to include words like experimental group, control group, independent and dependent factors in your listing. Try to include words like experimental group, control group, independent and dependent factors in your listing.

4. Do the work of science—scientific method Make an Observation- You notice a problem you want to solve. Make an Observation- You notice a problem you want to solve. Develop a Hypothesis- is a testable explanation for an observation Develop a Hypothesis- is a testable explanation for an observation Design an Experiment- Test the hypothesis under controlled condition Design an Experiment- Test the hypothesis under controlled condition –Experimental Group- has the SINGLE variable –Control Group- Used to measure if a change occurred

5. Scientific Method Continued Gather organize and interpret data Gather organize and interpret data –Dependent Variable- What you are measuring in the experiment, the data you collect –Independent Variable- What you are testing, it is the variable Form a Conclusion Form a Conclusion Communicate the results -Publish data Communicate the results -Publish data and Answer questions and Answer questions

6. Scientific Method is not a start to finish process, it is more cyclic