1. Physical Science Chapter 1

2. What is science? Science is the study of… Science is the study of… Everything!! Everything!! The goal is to try and make the world around you make sense. The goal is to try and make the world around you make sense. Branches of science Branches of science Life Sciences Life Sciences Earth Sciences Earth Sciences Physical Sciences Physical Sciences

3. Physical Science The study of matter and energy The study of matter and energy Matter- the stuff the universe is made out of Matter- the stuff the universe is made out of Energy- ability to do work Energy- ability to do work 2 major classes of physical science 2 major classes of physical science Chemistry- The study of interactions of matter Chemistry- The study of interactions of matter Physics- The study of motion and energy Physics- The study of motion and energy

4. How are discoveries made? Observation- A fact you use one of your five senses to determine Observation- A fact you use one of your five senses to determine Ex. this font is white Ex. this font is white Inference- Something you reason out from what you observe Inference- Something you reason out from what you observe Ex. This presentation was made on a computer Ex. This presentation was made on a computer

5. Homework Make 6 observations and 3 inferences from those observations