The document discusses various scientific concepts including theories, hypotheses, laws, and the scientific method. It provides examples of scientific theories such as the theory of gravity, cell theory, and the theory of evolution. It also discusses the importance of scientific literacy in evaluating information and making decisions. Pseudoscience is defined as a set of beliefs that may use science but are based on subjective reasoning. The last part discusses why it's important for people to understand scientific principles and think scientifically so they don't fall for scams and can make better informed decisions.

1. The statement, “clowns are scary" is
an example of
________________reasoning.

2. The statement, “clowns are scary" is
an example of SUBJECTIVE
reasoning
Waaaah! = scary
Yawn.= not scary

3. A well tested statement that
EXPLAINS SOMETHING and is
based on many, many, facts and
repeated experiments is an
example of __________

4. A well tested statement that EXPLAINS
SOMETHING and is based on many, many,
facts and repeated experiments is an
example of A SCIENTIFIC THEORY
Gravitational Theory: According to legend, Isaac Newton developed a Theory of Gravity
which describes an attractive force which will always exist between two bodies of matter
Cell Theory: The cell theory of life states: (1). All living material is made up of cells (2). All
cells are derived from previously existing cells; most cells arise by cell division, but in
sexual organisms they may be formed by the fusion of sperm and egg (3). A cell is the
most elementary unit of life
Theory of Evolution: Evolution theory says that all living things are related to one another
through common ancestry from earlier forms that differed from the present forms.
Exactly how evolution occurs is still a matter of debate, but that it occurs is a scientific
fact.

5. • The three main concerns of society that can
affect science are political concerns, social
concerns, and ___________ concerns.

6. The three main concerns of society
that can affect science are political
concerns, social concerns, and
ECONOMIC concerns.

7. Having scientific _____________
means that you understand basic
scientific terms and principles well
enough that you can evaluate
information, make personal decisions,
and take part in public affairs.

8. Having scientific LITERACY means that
you understand basic scientific terms
and principles well enough that you
can evaluate information, make
personal decisions, and take part in
public affairs.
http://dictionary.reference.com/science/
http://www.onlinesciencedictionary.net/
http://www.infovisual.info/

9. A(n) __________ is a material or the
energy that goes into a system.
• INPUT

10. You are investigating the numbers and
types of birds in your neighborhood. If
you watch a bird feeder to see which
birds appear, you are____. (using
senses)
OBSERVING

11. Malaria is a disease that is spread by
mosquitoes in tropical climates. Many
people in poorer countries are
affected by malaria. Doctors in these
areas often distribute mosquito nets
for people to sleep under. Doctors
trying to stop the spread of malaria
are addressing a(n) ________ concern.

12. • Malaria is a disease that is spread by
mosquitoes in tropical climates. Many people
in poorer countries are affected by malaria.
Doctors in these areas often distribute
mosquito nets for people to sleep under.
Doctors trying to stop the spread of malaria
are addressing a SOCIAL concern.
Malaria, microscopic view of cellular parasites
Malarial parasites are visible within the red
blood cells. They are stained a dark bluish
color.

13. Put the following words in order of
scientific awesomeness from least
awesome (left side)to most awesome
(right side). idea, theory, hypothesis, law
LAW- an observation about something that seems to be
true all the time that does NOT explain how/why.
Hypothesis- an idea with thought behind it that is testable
IDEA

14. A set of beliefs that may make use of science but
whose conclusions and predictions are based on
subjective and faulty reasoning is called….
pseudoscience
It asked researchers at the University of Wales
Institute Cardiff, (Uwic) to use recognised
scientific tests to put Power Balance through
its paces.
'Natural frequencies‘????
And the results showed… there was no
The bands' hologram is said to be
embedded with frequencies which
react with the body's energy field
difference between wearing a dummy band or
wearing the Power Balance band.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-11805616

15. What are the steps of the scientific
method?
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State the problem
Gather information
Form a hypothesis
Test hypothesis
Analyze data
Draw conclusion

16. Why is it important for people to
understand scientific principles and to
think scientifically?
• So they can make better decisions and better
understand the world around them.
• So they don’t fall victim to scams.
Gas-pump
gimmicks:
Scams and
'black science'
seek to dupe
car-owners
Introducing the BioDisc, a
glass disk which, at $560,
had better produce some
astonishing claims. Don’t
worry though, it delivers:
this device supposedly
generates a “catalytic
conversion of energy” which
extends shelf life of meat
and vegetables, improves
taste, maximises body
energy, enhances the
immune system, calms and
balances, assists in pain
relief, rejuvenates cells,
cures autism and increases
the “drinking water energy
level” (your guess is as good
as ours) of any liquid poured
over the disc. Man, who
needs stinky ol’ medicine
when you have a solid glass
disc?
Read more:
http://www.toptenz.net/top
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17. Making an informed decision whether
to use paper or plastic bags requires
Costs and benefits
you to identify the ________________
of each type of bag.
Paper or plastic?
Check it out and
click here!

18. STUDY! Do your best! Your paper
study guide is more complete than this
power point.