THE NATURE OF SCIENCE Mr. Fedell A QUOTE BY STANSLOU CANNIZZARO It often happens that the mind of a person learning a new science, has to pass through all the phases which the science itself has exhibited in its historical evolution THE NATURE OF SCIENCE Science includes the search for understanding of our natural world We try and explain phenomena Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) Gravity, etc. In our pursuit to explain phenomena or satisfy our own curiosity we often make very different discoveries SCIENCE & SOCIETY ARE EVER-CHANGING Chemistry has gone from alchemy to modern day chemistry in the span of approximately years. Its a relatively new science. Scientists are working 24/7 to develop new technologies. People used to believe the world was flat People used to think that the Sun revolved around the Earth People used to believe that spirits were the cause of sickness Did you know that George Washington was believed to be murdered??? SCIENCE USES ALL SUBJECT AREAS QUESTIONS WE HOPE TO ANSWER How do scientists study our natural world? Why is measurement so important in science? Why is knowledge of science so important to everyday life?