STS- INTRO TOPIC 1

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Renaissance 
16th-17th century, and Science begins
Geocentric  
Earth is the center of the universe
Nicolaus Copirnicus
He doesn't observe the planet however he reviewed the past and all the documents.
Aristarchus
Aristarchus 
Heliocentric theory
Galileo Galilei 
Proved heliocentric model
Evolution theory 
Survival of the fittest/ pertains to common ancestors.
Evolution theorist 
Charles Darwin
Alfred Wallace
Law in science  
Explanation and circumstances that is happening. Ex: Law and thermodynamics
Theory in science  
Collection, summary, and observable facts.
6 Scientific Method 
M -aking observation .
A -sking questions.
F -orming a Hypothesis.s.
P. -erforming a Experiment.
A. -nalyzing data.
F. -orming conclusion.
Latin word science 
scientia
Science As an IDEA
Discusses concept, principles, laws, theories and many available explanations of phenomena in the physical and natural world
Science as an INTELLECTUAL ACTIVITY  
Involves systematic and practical observation of the structures and behavior of the physical and natural world.
Science as a BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
"School science", field of study or a discipline
Independent Varaible 
Can manipulate
Dependent variable 
Purpose/ related to hypothesis
Branches of science
Abstract science
Social science
Natural science
Abstract science
Using mind
Mathematics and logic
Social science  
Tackles behavior of man and their relationship w/ each other.
Ex: psychologist, scientist.
Natural science 
Biological science- living things
Physical science- non living things
4 common characteristics of science
Focuses on the natural world
Goes through Experiment
Relies on evidence
Passes through the scientific community.
Limitations of science
Science doesn't make moral judgement
Doesn't make aesthetic judgements
Doesn't tell how to use scientific knowledge
Doesn't draw conclusions about supernatural explanations
Serendipity  
Lucky Discovery, fortunate