1. DO NOW: Write down 2 ways science has affected society?

2. Lesson 6: Science & Society Miss Ventorino Environmental Science 9/30/2014

3. Today’s Objectives: Explain the difference between a hypothesis, theory and principle Explain why a scientist requires certain characteristics Explain the importance of Environmental Science in society

4. Science & Society Science helps people make better decisions Science helps people understand what effects our decisions will have today and in the future http://www.discovery.com/tv- shows/curiosity/topics/r-brooks-what-are-some- of-the-most-exciting-technological-frontiers.htm http://www.discovery.com/tv- shows/curiosity/topics/r-brooks-what-are-some- of-the-most-exciting-technological-frontiers.htm http://www.discovery.com/tv- shows/curiosity/topics/s-pentland-what-are- some-of-the-effects-of-the-internet-on- society.htm http://www.discovery.com/tv- shows/curiosity/topics/s-pentland-what-are- some-of-the-effects-of-the-internet-on- society.htm

5. Theories & Principles Human knowledge grows by sharing information Theories and scientific ideas can change as new discoveries are made – Theory is a well-tested hypothesis that explains many scientific observations Ex: Gravity, The Big Bang Theory, Plate Tectonics, Evolution Theories may become principles, a basic law or truth – EX: Law of conservation of mass, Newton’s 1 st law of motion

6. Scientific Information Flow Chart Hypothesis (With years of research and evidence a hypothesis can become accepted as a theory.) Theory Principle

7. What makes a good scientist?

8. What Makes A Good Scientist? Qualities of a good scientist: – Curious Asks questions – Honest Does not fake experimental results – Patient Good science takes a lot of time, results are not immediate – Creative Design experiments – Skeptical Does not accept everything they hear or read Questions things that do not make sense – Strong ethic good set of morals Honest and does the right thing – Objective Makes decisions on facts and scientific method

9. Environmental Science and Society Issues in environmental science – New energy sources that don’t pollute – Providing clean water to people who need it – Providing enough food to growing population with out harming it – Protect species of our planet Scientists don’t get to make decisions for societies but provide information to the people who do; government, communities & businesses

10. Environmental Justice

11. Dealing with environmental problems in a way that treats everyone equally Solving problems and a balancing the positive and negative effects for all groups Deals with consequences of decisions: – How will solution affect people’s daily lives – Will it hurt some people more than others? – Is the solution ethical? – How will it affect people today? In the future?

12. Exit slips