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.

Vs

Social ScienceThe study of how groups of people

behave, often in an effort to predict how

they will behave in the future.

Natural Science

A science that deals with the objects,

phenomena, or laws of nature and the

physical world

Examples: biology, chemistry, physics,

etc.

Examples: economics, anthropology, sociology, political

science, & aspects of psychology and history, etc.

Your Name - Period

Date

Assignment

Assignment Title

Use the following GUIDE to

write a header for each of

your papers!

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

for practical purposes

- (solving problems)

Advances in

Science and

Technology

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

Classify each as . . .

Biological Science

Physical Science

Earth ScienceStudy of 1. Determining 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

Branches of Science

WORK TOGETHER!

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 PrefixesPrefix 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