Methods of Science Lesson 1

Whats the difference between a scientific law, and a scientific theory?

A Scientific law is a rule the describes a pattern, and a scientific theory states an event will occur.

what are the steps in a scientific inquiry?

ask a question, hypothesis and predict, test hypothesis,and analyze results, draw conclusions, communicate results.

Name the 3 branches of science

Earth science, Life science, and Physical science.

What are some ways to analyze date?

Graph results, classify information,and Make calculations.

what is science?

The investigation and exploration of natural events.

What is Earth Science?

The study of rocks, soil, oceans atmosphere and surface features of the Earth.

What is Life Science?

The study of living things, also could be called biology.

What is Physical Science?

The study of matter and energy, also includes physics and chemistry.

the system is made up of the sun and all the things that orbit it

solar system

orbits the sun, is massive enough to nearly be spherical in shape, and has no other large object in its orbital path.

planet

how many planet are there?

8

orbit the and are nearly spherical in shape, but they share there orbital paths with other objects of smaller size

A natural satellite that orbits an object other than a star

the moon

small rocky objects that orbits the sun.

asteroids

small rocky, icy objects that orbit the sun

comets

small rocky particles that move through space

meteroids

when a meteroid enters Earth’s atmosphere and produces a streak of light.

meteor

true or false? the solar system is made up of the sun and all the things that orbit it

true.