1. THE NATURE OF SCIENCE Mr. Fedell

2. A QUOTE BY STANSLOU CANNIZZARO “ It often happens that the mind of a person learning a new science, has to pass through all the phases which the science itself has exhibited in it’s historical evolution”

3. THE NATURE OF SCIENCE  Science includes the search for understanding of our natural world…  We try and explain phenomena…  Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)  Gravity, etc.  In our pursuit to explain phenomena or satisfy our own curiosity we often make very different discoveries…

4. SCIENCE & SOCIETY ARE EVER-CHANGING  Chemistry has gone from alchemy to modern day chemistry in the span of approximately 300-400 years. It’s a relatively new science.  Scientists are working 24/7 to develop new technologies.  People used to believe the world was flat…  People used to think that the Sun revolved around the Earth…  People used to believe that spirits were the cause of sickness…  Did you know that George Washington was believed to be murdered???

5. SCIENCE USES ALL SUBJECT AREAS

6. QUESTIONS WE HOPE TO ANSWER  How do scientists study our natural world?  Why is measurement so important in science?  Why is knowledge of science so important to everyday life?