1. Unit: Science and Technology
Lesson 2: Scientific Literacy
Essential Questions:
1.) Explain what scientific literacy is and why it is important
2.) Explain how to analyze scientific claims using scientific reasoning
3.) Describe how to conduct background research on a scientific question and evaluate sources of information

2. Why is scientific literacy important?
Scientific literacy means understanding scientific terms and principles.

3. It allows us to:
Identify good sources of information
Evaluate them for accuracy
Apply knowledge to questions and problems in life

4. Evidence
Observations that have been repeated
Opinion
Idea that hasn’t been confirmed

5. Opinion
Evidence
Evidence

6. What is a scientific claim?
Evidence
Reasoning
A statement that answers a question
Connection between the evidence and claim
Data that supports the claim