1. What is Physical Science?
Bell Ringer
Open your 3-subject notebook to the first section
(or get out your binder and open to the 1st section)
Write the date
Answer the following question:
What is Physical Science?
For example: Biology is the study of living things

2. Introduction to Physical Science
Notes 1.1a

3. Unit Objectives Compare and contrast science and technology.
Identify the steps scientists often use to solve problems.
Describe why scientists use variables.
Distinguish between dependent and independent variables.
Distinguish between precision and accuracy with respect to experimental data.
Name the prefixes used in SI and indicate what multiples of ten each one represents.
Identify units and symbols for various measurements made in science.
Identify three types of graphs and explain the ways they are used.
Analyze data using the various types of graphs.

4. What is Science? Science is a method for studying the natural world.
It is a process that uses observation and investigation to gain knowledge about events in nature.

5. Draw in your notes Science Social Natural Life Science Biology
Earth Science
Astronomy
Geology
Physical Science
Physics
Chemistry
Draw in your notes

6. Branches of Science Three MAIN BRANCHES
Life science deals with living things.
Earth science investigates Earth and space.
Physical science deals with matter and energy.

7. Science vs. technology Science seeks to understand the natural world
Explains what is going on around us
Technology is the application of science to help people.

8. Technology Meets human needs, makes things easier, solves problems
Doesn’t always follow science, however, sometimes the process of discovery can be reversed.
Science and technology do not always produce positive results.

9. In-Class Assignment 1 Write a summary about today’s section of notes
What are 2 things you really want to remember from this section?

10. Textbook Scavenger Hunt
In-Class Assignment 2
Textbook Scavenger Hunt
Find a partner and a textbook
Get out a piece of paper you can turn in to the tray
Answer questions using book
Turn into tray when you are finished