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?
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)