scienec Flashcards
what is science?
Science is a system of knowledge and methods used to find that knowledge. Science begins with curiosity and often ends in discovery. A way to understand the world around us.
Curiosity
Curiosity provides questions, but you can still achieve result. Observing and measuring can provide answers.
observation
there are two types, qualitative and quantitative
Technology
The use of knowledge to solve practical problems. The goal of technology apply knowledge.
How are science and technology alike?
Science and technology are independent. Advances in one lead to advances in another.
Branches of science
physical science, earth and space science, and life science
The big ideas of physical science
Space and time is how much space something is can be affected by time
matter and change – everything is made of atoms
Forces in motion – force can put something in motion
Energy – potential and kinetic
Science in your perspective
Science is both the process in a body of knowledge and science is susceptible to change
Science
Science is testable and must be testable. Science can drive advances and technology. there is also a lot of crossover between the types of sciences.
physical science
Chemistry and physics are physical science
Characteristics of matter
Volume and mass
chemistry
chemistry is the study of composition, structure properties and reactions of matter
chemistry
chemistry is the study of composition, structure properties and reactions of matter
Physics
The study of matter and energy in the interactions between the two through forces and motion
Geology
The study of origin, history, structure of the Earth
