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Science, Society, and You Chapter 2 Lessons 1 -4

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Understanding scientific terms and principles well enough to ask questions. scientific literacy

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Study of Earth and its place in the universe (includes stars, planets, sun, etc). earth and space science

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Negative result of either taking or not taking action. cost

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Includes the study of energy, motion, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. physical science

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Public disagreement between groups. controversy

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Positive consequence of either taking or not taking action. benefit

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An idea that may be formed from evidence but has not been confirmed by evidence. opinion

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Branch of science that includes the study of plants, animals, and the human body. life science

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Includes observations and conclusions that have been repeated. evidence

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Example of thinking scientifically about a topic. finding out how something works

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Describe how opinion and scientific evidence are related. an opinion is an idea that may be formed from evidence

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Being able to identify good sources of scientific information and apply the knowledge to problems in your life is a part of this. scientific literacy

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Most scientific questions being investigated today involve which field of science? all fields of science

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Why do people need to understand scientific principles and think scientifically? allows people to make informed decisions

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Many non-science careers require a knowledge of science because workers must use materials and processes that follow scientific principles

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Reliable information comes from a person or an organization that is not biased

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What branch of science would you study if you were a geoscientist? earth science

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When you analyze a scientific claim, it is important to use scientific reasoning

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Scientific controversies are (common, uncommon) in society. common

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A branch of science that studies matter and energy and their interactions. physics

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Refers to the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence they gather. scientific inquiry

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Branch of science a biologist would study. life science

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Branch of science that includes chemistry. physical

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What do you need to understand about related health issues to think scientifically about health topics? scientific principles