Science in Our World

SCIENCE

The knowledge gained by observing the natural world.

                   

                                             

OBSERVATIONS

The act of using the senses to gather information.

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

1. Ask a Question

2. Form a Hypothesis



3. Test The Hypothesis

an explanation that is based on a scientific research or observation and that can be tested

4. Analyze the Results

5. Draw Conclusions

6. Communicate the Results

Technology

The products or processes that are designed to serve our needs.

Engineering:The process of creating technology.

Intended Benefits Of Technology

A positve purpose for which a technology is made for.

Unintended consequences can have a negative impact on society.

Assistive Bioengineering : result in a product or process that helps living organisms,but doesn't change them permanently.

Adaptive Bioengineering: engineering that results in a product or process that changes living organisms .

Steps in the Engineering Design Process

1. Identify a Need

2. Develop Possible Solutions

3. Make a Prototype

PROTOTYPE: the test model of the product

4. Test and Evaluate

5. IMPROVE :MODIFY AND RETEST

 THE SOLUTION

TOOLS

                               

COMPUTERS

SPRING SCALE

A SPRING SCALE IS A TOOL TO MEASURE FORCE.

TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE

The triple beam balance is the tool to measure mass.

GRADUATED CYLINDER

Graduated cylinders are used to measure the volume of a liquid.