Welcome to Integrated Science I Complete the following on your notecard: 1. On the top line, write your first and last name 2. Do you have any allergies or medical conditions I should be aware of? 3. What math class are you currently taking or will you have in the spring? 4. Do you have high-speed internet access at home? 5. What activities do you do for fun? (hobbies, extracurricular activities, etc.) 6. How many marbles are in the jar? What is Science? What is Science? What is Science? What is Science? What is Science? In the beginning of your notes, use your knowledge and experience to answer the following question: What does the term “science” mean to you? You may include examples. Answer in complete sentences - approx. ½ page. Natural Science A science that deals with the objects, phenomena, or laws of nature and the physical world Examples: biology, chemistry, physics, etc. Vs Social Science The study of how groups of people behave, often in an effort to predict how they will behave in the future. Examples: economics, anthropology, sociology, political science, & aspects of psychology and history, etc. Use the following GUIDE to Your Name - Period write a header for each of your papers! Date Assignment Assignment Title Mary Sue – 1st 8/3/16 Notes 1.1 1.1 The Nature of Science Pure Science - observing, studying, & experimenting to find the nature of things - (searching for knowledge) Technology - the application of science Advances in Science and for practical purposes Technology - (solving problems) DEPEND on one another! Science or Technology? 1. Studying the structure of an atom? 2. Designing a flying machine by imitating bird wings? 3. Keeping a record of which flowers bloom on January 1st? 4. Using chemicals to make waterproof paper? 5. Prescribing medicines to treat a sick patient? THREE Branches of Natural Science (p.7) 1. Biological Science - science of living things Includes: botany, zoology, ecology etc. THREE Branches of Natural Science (p.7) 2. Physical Science - the science of matter & energy Includes: physics - forces and energy chemistry - matter and its changes THREE Branches of Natural Science (p.7) 3. Earth Science - science of Earth= - the Includes: geology, meteorology, astronomy Biological Science Branches of Science Physical Science ClassifyWORK TOGETHER! each as . Earth Science 1. DeterminingStudy of the nutrients in a slice of pizza 2. Monitoring conditions in the ocean (oceanography) 3. Studying the behavior of reptiles (herpetology) 4. Studying the movement of weather systems 5. Searching rock layers for oil 6. Analyzing the effectiveness of a new medicine 7. Working to design a paper thin cell phone 8. Designing a device to harness solar energy 9. Paleontology (study of fossils) 10.Determining how much fertilizer to apply to a field Tower Challenge Construct the TALLEST tower possible following the specifications below: ● Towers may only contain 1 sheet of 8½ x 11 inch paper & 30 cm of tape. ● Towers must not lean against, be fastened to, or hung from any other object. ● Towers must stand on thir own for at least 10 seconds. Tower Challenge Questions 1.Describe your original tower design. 1.How did you change your design to improve it? 1.How tall is your tower? SI UNITS (Section1.2) Quantity Unit Abbreviation length meter m mass kilogram kg time second s temperature kelvin K substance mole mol electrical current ampere A luminosity candela cd Unit Prefixes Prefix Symbol Multiple of ... Giga G 1,000,000,000 Mega M 1,000,000 kilo k 1,000 deci d 0.1 centi c 0.01 milli m 0.001 micro u 0.000 001 nano n 0.000 000 001 Measuring System Scientists must all use the SAME Measuring System & Units so they can understand one another. “Math is the language of science.” Most use SI UNITS (le Systeme Internationale d'Unites) Unit Conversion Examples.