What is Science?

Resource provides a succinct overview of the nature of science; what science is and is not. Information includes the aims of scientific pursuits, principles, process and thinking.
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Direct Link: http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/0_0_0/nature_01

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: nature of Science
Instructional Component Type(s): Presentation/Slideshow,  Teaching Idea
Resource Collection: General Collection

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

SC.6.N.2.Pa.1
Recognize objects and pictures related to science.

SC.6.N.2.In.2
Identify that scientific knowledge changes with new evidence or new interpretations.

SC.6.N.2.Su.2
Recognize that scientific knowledge changes when new things are discovered.

SC.6.N.3.In.1
Identify that a scientific theory is an explanation of nature supported by evidence.

SC.6.N.3.Su.1
Recognize that a scientific theory is an explanation of nature.

SC.7.N.2.In.1
Identify an example of a change in scientific knowledge based on new evidence or new interpretations.

SC.7.N.2.Su.1
Recognize an example of a change in scientific knowledge based on new evidence.

SC.7.N.2.Pa.1
Recognize information related to science.

SC.8.N.2.In.1
Identify that scientific knowledge must be supported by evidence.

SC.8.N.2.Su.1
Recognize examples of evidence that supports scientific knowledge.

SC.8.N.2.Pa.1
Recognize an example of observable evidence related to science.

SC.8.N.3.In.2
Identify that scientific theories can change.

SC.8.N.3.Su.2
Recognize that scientific theories can change.

SC.8.N.3.Pa.2
Observe and recognize a cause-effect relationship related to a science topic.

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