Chapter 2 Objectives & Vocabulary

Chapter 2 Objectives & Vocabulary The Science of Biology

Concept 2.1: Discovery science emphasizes inquiry and observation. Objectives: Students will be able to…  Describe the nature of science inquiry.  Compare quantitative and qualitative data.  Summarize the nature of discovery science.  Distinguish between observations and inferences.  Explain the term generalization.

Vocabulary: observation data inference generalization

Concept 2.2: Hypothesis-based science is a search for explanations Objectives: Students will be able to…  Outline the generalized steps of hypothesis-based science.  Trace the process of hypothesis-based science through a case study.

Vocabulary: hypothesis variable controlled experiment

Concept 2.3: Understanding science will help you evaluate many issues Objectives: Students will be able to…  State how the terms evidence, hypothesis, and theory are used in science.  Explain how scientific models are useful in understanding ideas.  Describe the importance of communication in science.  Distinguish between the roles of science and technology in society.

Vocabulary: evidence model theory technology

HOMEWORK  Read all of chapter 2  Complete the guided reading and study worksheets  Complete the online activity worksheets 2.1, 2.2, & 2.3  Complete lab 2  Chapter 2 review  Extra activities o ______o ______o ______

Biology Chapter 2 EL The Science of Biology Objectives and Vocabulary