1. What is Science

2. Science is the process of trying to understand the world.
The goal of science is to understand the world around us.
Scientists use facts to solve larger mysteries of nature.

3. Using the facts that they have gathered, scientists propose explanations for the events they observe.
Then they perform experiments to test their explanations.
After studying facts, making observations , and performing experiments, scientists may develop a theory.

4. Scientific Theory
A scientific theory is a powerful, time tested concept that makes useful and dependable predictions about the natural world.
It must be tested again and again.
If it survives the test, the scientific community may accept the theory. If it survives many tests, it becomes a law.

5. Law
A scientific law summarizes observed experimental facts – it does not explain the facts.
Laws like theories may change as new information is provided or new experiments are performed.

6. The 3 Branches of Science
Life
Earth
Physical

7. Life Science Life science deals with living things, their parts,
and actions.
Examples:
Zoology (the study of animals)
Botany (the study of plants)

8. Earth Science
Earth Science if the study of the Earth and its rocks, oceans, volcanoes, earthquakes, atmosphere, and other features. It also includes astronomy.
Astronomers study such objects as stars, planets, and moons.

9. Physical Science Physical science is the study of matter and energy.
It is divided into two sections physics and chemistry
Physics is the study of energy, such as heat and light.
Chemistry is the study of what substances are made of and how they combine.

10. Science Concept Map
Science

11. Words to use in Concept Map
Physics
Zoology
Life Science
Plants
Earth Science
Geology
Chemistry
Botany
Earth Changes
Meteorology
Physical Science
Animals
Weather
Matter & Energy
Chemistry

12. Complete the Concept Map
Science
Life Science
Botany
Plants
Zoology
Animals
Earth Science
Geology
Earth Changes
Meteorology
Weather
Physical Science
Chemistry
Physics
Matter and Energy