Science Flashcards
Refers to particular way of understanding the world, trying to connect past with present
Science
Based on premises that we can understand things by receiving accurate information about the world through our senses
Science
How do we do science?
- What is this?
- How does it work?
- How does it become like this?
What are the Scientific Ways?
1.Science relies on evidence, logically examined and interpreted by scientist using reasoning.
- Although we must be flexible in our thinking, we
should still follow the scientific process guided by
parameters.
3.Science is embedded within the times. It is always a work in progress and always tries to correct itself.
1.Science relies on _______from the natural world.
evidence
4 Scientific Principles
1.Science assumes that we learn about the world by gathering evidence using our senses and the extensions of our senses such as tools or equipment.
2. Science uses and tests evidence from the natural in order to explain science concepts or phenomena.
3. Science is a process of continuously learning about the world around us.
4.Scientific claims are tested and accepted based on observations and rejected if these fail the test.
8 Steps in Scientific Method
- Make an observation
- Ask question
- Make a hypothesis
- Make prediction
- Do an experiment
- Analyze the data
- Draw conclusion
- Communicate results
The Science Process Skills
Basic Process Skills
Integrated Process Skills
Higher Order Thinking Skills
Basic Process Skills
Observing
Classifying
Communicating
Measuring
Inferring
Predicting
Integrated Process Skills
Formulating Hypothesis
Controlling Variables
Defining Operationally
Experimenting
Interpreting data
Formulating Models
Higher Order Thinking skills
Critical thinking
Creative thinking
Problem Solving
It uses the senses (seeing, touching, tasting, smelling and hearing) to gather
information about the objects or events.
Observing
It is the grouping of objects or events into categories based on properties or criteria.
Classifying
It is a process of using standard or non standard estimates or measure to describe the dimensions of an object or event.
Measuring
It uses words or graphic symbols to describe an action, objects or events.
Communicating
It is the process of stating the outcomes of future event based on a pattern of evidence.
Predicting
It is the process of making an educated guess about an object or event based on previously gathered data or information.
Inferring
It is a process of stating the expected outcome of the experiment.
Formulating Hypothesis
It is a process of being able to identify variables that can affect the experimental outcomes.
Controlling Variables
It is making definition that is
specifically applicable to the activity or how it shall be done.
Defining Operationally
It is a process where the hypothesis is proven to be true or not thus a conclusion is derived.
Experimenting
It refers to giving meaning to the data which are usually in terms of quantities or numbers.
Interpreting Data
It is a process of translating a concept, process or event into mental or physical representation
Formulating Models
It is process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing , applying, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.
Critical Thinking