1) Describe how Lavoisier transformed chemistry.
2) Identify steps in the scientific method.
3) Explain why collaboration and communication
are important in science.
Nicolas Flamel - sorcerer’s
stone could change metals
to gold.
A. History
1. India and China
a. 400 BC
b. Practical and Mythical Sides
c. Developed tools and techniques
 beakers, flasks, funnels
mortar and pestle
 Lacked logical explanations
 Led to chemistry
A. Lavoisier
1. Experimental evidence must be used to
explain theory.
2. Led to the beginning of the Scientific
Method
B. Scientific Method Steps
1. Observe
2. Hypothesize
3. Experiment
4. Develop Theories
A theory is tested by
more experiments and
modified if necessary
A hypothesis may be
revised based on
experimental data
Observations
Hypothesis
Experiments
Scientific
Law
Theory
Summarizes the
results of many
observations and
experiments
A. Collaboration
1. Working together to increase the likelihood of
a successful outcome.
a. Work as a team
b. Do your part…use your strengths to help
the group out.
c. Learn how to improve your weaknesses
B. Communication
1. Stay on topic and on course
2. Face to face
3. Be organized with your work