1. The Nature of science
How do we “know”

2. Surprise Quiz
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3. Science is both a body of knowledge and a process. Science is exciting
Science is both a body of knowledge and a process. Science is exciting. Science is useful. Science is ongoing. Science is a global human endeavor.

4. False Assumptions Working in groups of 3-4
See how many of the false assumptions you can identify and solve

5. Flat Earth – In Search of the Edge 1990 documentary

6. How do we know? What is knowing?

7. Checks Lab

8. concepts
1. Scientific knowledge is uncertain, tentative and subject to revision.
2. Scientific explanations and interpretations can neither be proven nor disproven with certainty.
3. Scientists use a variety of criteria to compare explanations and select the better ones.

9. Concepts con’t
4. Scientists can study events of the past for which there are no witnesses available, by proposing plausible explanations, then testing those ideas by looking for clues expected due to a proposed explanation.
5. Scientific argumentation requires that all claims be supported and justified by material evidence. This is an important part of all good science.

10. Vocabulary mix up’s Fact Law Observation Hypothesis Theory Falsifiable
Uncertainty
Error
Prediction
Belief/believe
Each table group will be assigned a vocabulary term to investigate the definition and explanation for its application in science. You will share this with the class.

11. The scientific method

12. Designing a lab
Each team will test one of 3 different factors that could potentially impact the rate of a chemical reaction:
Temperature
Concentration
Surface area

13. Design  execute  Analysis reflect and refine  make a conclusion
OBJECTIVE
Design a lab that will test your hypothesis and allow you to make an evidence based conclusion
You will be provided with a materials list to design a lab that convinces your classmates of the results of its findings
You will have 3 classes to complete your investigation and gather convincing evidence
Design  execute  Analysis reflect and refine  make a conclusion

14. Nature of science

17. Testing scientific Ideas

18. Analysis within the scientific community