PS Ch. 1 - Science Skills

The universe has rules. Science discovers these rules. Science is both a body of knowledge and a set of many different processes for revealing this knowledge. Science works by developing models of reality. Old models must continuously be unlearned to make way for new models.

1.2 Using a Scientific Approach

The goal of the scientific method is to solve a problem or to better understand an observed event. A scientific law describes an observed pattern in nature without attempting to explain it. The explanation of such a pattern is provided by a scientific theory. Scientific models make it easier to understand things that might be too difficult to observe directly.

In-Class Notes and Worksheets

Language of Science VOCAB

NOTES - Chapter 1 Science Skills

ONLINE RESOURCES and REVIEW

QUIZLET - The Language of Science VOCAB

Experimental Variables PRACTICE Quia - Pop-Up

Experimental Variables PRACTICE Quia - Battleship

Mythbusters Variables (whole interactive video - all 4 experiments)

1.3 Measurement

Scientific notation makes very large or very small numbers easier to work with. Scientists use a set of measuring units called SI. The precision of a calculation is limited by the least precise measurement used in the calculation.

In-Class Notes and Worksheets

PRACTICE - Scientific Notation

PRACTICE - Metric Conversions and Dimensional Analysis

Metric Measurement CHALLENGE


Scientific Notation.mp4
Metric measurement.mp4
Factor Label Method.mp4

1.4 Analyzing Data

Scientists can organize their data by using data tables and graphs. Scientists can communicate results by writing in journals or speaking at conferences.

In-Class Notes and Worksheets

PRACTICE - Precision Measurement and Graphical Analysis

ONLINE RESOURCES and REVIEW

Website - Circle graphs/pie charts

Website - How to make a Bar Graph

Website - How to draw a Line Graph