1. What is Science? A Different Way of Thinking

2. Science is: a new vocabulary

3. Science is: CONPTT Consistent - (repeatable) Observable - (can be “seen”, data collected) Natural - (examines natural world) Predictable - (can suggest explanations) Testable - (can create controlled experiments) Tentative - (can change)

5. Science is: 1 way of knowing Scientific thinking / knowing CONPTT Other ways of thinking / knowing Pseudoscience Appears scientific but isn’t - palmistry Beliefs Feelings, instincts Faith Religious tenets

6. Science is: a process Not linear Traditional scientific method Applies to a single, controlled experiment Is cyclical 4 main areas of activity Exploration and discovery Testing ideas Community analysis and feedback Benefits and outcomes Can cycle into and between areas many times Leads to new questions and research