Chemistry K. Culbertson What is science? Chemistry K. Culbertson

Mission 1: What is science? systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gainedthrough observation and experimentation. systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gainedthrough observation and experimentation

Science Systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through  observation and experimentation

Mission 2: Who does science? **Draw a picture of a scientist Please draw yours on the board – we need at least 5!

Out of 117 drawings of scientists… Who is a Scientist? Out of 117 drawings of scientists… 80% were male 93% were Caucasian 90% were working in a lab 10% were elderly 15% were Frankenstein-like creatures 23% had a smile

Out of 117 drawings of scientists… Who is a Scientist? Out of 117 drawings of scientists… 26% were wearing a lab coat 26% were wearing eyeglasses 5% had facial hair 85% had instruments or equipment 15% had symbols of knowledge 11% had technology represented 7% had relevant captions

Who is a Scientist?

Who are Scientists? Are you a scientist?

Mission 3: Why Chemistry?

What is Chemistry? Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes properties, structure, composition, behavior, reactions, and interactions

A chemistry course is your ticket to Why Chemistry? A chemistry course is your ticket to understanding the world around you! Chemistry is everywhere and touches your lives in multiple ways What cars to buy What medicines to take Legislation that affects your environment

Why Chemistry? Chemists make new materials and discover ways to use known materials for new purposes Chemists make contributions to the world around them by solving problems. Finding solutions to a problem often requires that a chemist work with other chemists, scientists, or with other types of workers: medical doctors, environmentalists, law enforcement officials, farmers, etc.

Why Chemistry Chemists are considered to be one of the most versatile of all employees and therefore can almost always find a job. 198,000 chemists in the US work force Education: 22% have a Bachelor’s degree 17% have masters 60% have doctorates

Chemical industry employs 64% Academic institutions employ 26% Why Chemistry? 54% work in research 10% in production Rest in education, marketing, sales, computer programming, law or libraries Average Salary in 2012 - $77,000 Chemical industry employs 64% Academic institutions employ 26% Government employs 9%

Did You Know?

What is your purpose in studying chemistry? Why Chemistry? Mission 4: What is your purpose in studying chemistry?

the wise use of energy resources “I am a chemist for…” the environment health the wise use of energy resources the development and wise use of materials food the history of chemistry the automobile personal care and grooming chemistry in the construction trades chemistry in the fine arts & crafts chemistry in earth & space science chemical education for all

Data compiled from: “Fifth grade student’s perceptions about scientists and how they study and use science.” http://www.ed.psu.edu/ci/Journals/97pap33.htm “Chemistry & your Career.” http://www.chemistry.org/portal/resources/ACS/ACSContent/education/student/chemcareer.pdf