1. Chapter 1 Objectives Define science. Describe the branches of science.
Differentiate between a hypothesis and a theory.
Identify the steps of the scientific method.

2. Science – process that uses facts to solve problems
Chemistry
composition of matter
Biology
life
Physics
motion
Earth Science
Earth processes and its place in space

3. Earth Science Geology Meteorology Astronomy Oceanography
Earth processes
Meteorology
weather
Astronomy
space
Oceanography
ocean

5. Terms Commonly Used in Science
Hypothesis
An educated ‘explanation and prediction’
Theory
An explanation based on facts
Law
Describes what happens (not how)

6. The Scientific Method Observe/Identify a problem Research
Develop a hypothesis
Design an experiment
Collect and organize data
Analyze Data
Conclusion