Saturday, 11 January 2014

Science Notes for 10-1-14

Science, Technology and Attitudes

Science and Technology

In science, a concept is tested, and if it is valid forms a theory/explanation of a phenomenon. While in technology, science is applied so as to help us in various task in everyday life, for example, a washing machine, removing the need to hand wash clothes.

In a time long past:
Machines such as clay and styluses were used to carve out clay tablets

In the not so distant past:
Ink and paper were used to create books

In the unlikely future:
The internet, computers and tablets will be used to replace books when they are combined to make e-books


Attitudes in science (according to Mr Tan)

  1. Humility-modifying views in the face of new ideas
  2. Respect for ideas-Respect for the ideas of other (no plagiarism)
  3. (Healthy)Skepticism
  4. Seek objectivity
  5. Passion
  6. Disposition not to jump to conclusions
Extra: Integrity, willing to try and have a flexible mind

Science Process Skills

-Inferential
-Observational
-Practical Experiment
-Hypothesis Testing
-Fair Test (*3)= Reliability
To be continued.....

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