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Physical Science. Introduction. Take Notes. Bring a writing untesil to class every day. Bring paper to class every day. What Is Science?. Science is a Search for Truth. What are the steps of the Scientific Method?. State the question. 1st. 2nd. Research the question.
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Physical Science Introduction
Take Notes Bring a writing untesil to class every day Bring paper to class every day
Science is a Search for Truth
What are the steps of the Scientific Method?
2nd Research the question
4th Test the hypothesis
Draw conclusions 5th
1st State the question 2nd Research the question 3rd Form a hypothesis 4th Test the hypothesis 5th Draw conclusions
What Is Physical Science?
Chemistry Physics Earth Science Astronomy
Chemistry the study of the structure and properties of matter.
you refer to the smell of nail polish remover as an acetone smell
you know the active ingredient in beer is C2H5OH.
you ask for acetaminophen instead of Tylenol
you think of a mole as a measurement instead of a small furry animal
Physics the study of the relationships between matter and energy
you know the speed of light is 299,792.5 kilometers per second
you can use a sliderule to calculate the square root of P.
you know the the size of an electron, but don't know your own shirt size
When you break a glass you blame the second law of thermodynamics
Earth Science the study of the structure and characteristics of the earth
Astronomy the study of the physical universe outside the Earth's atmosphere
What's the purpose of an experiment?
To Test a Hypothesis
Testing a Hypothesis Visualize yourself doing the experiment as you plan.
Testing a Hypothesis This will help you avoid problems with the procedures.
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