The document outlines several key scientific concepts: 1) The scientific method is a standardized approach used by scientists involving making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, analyzing results, and publishing conclusions. 2) Scientific notation is a way to write very large or small numbers using powers of ten. It involves moving the decimal and multiplying by a power of ten. 3) Significant figures refer to the number of digits known with certainty in a measurement, which determines the precision of calculations.

1. Physical Science Unit 1 Science Skills