Science in Context
Learning Objectives
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Explain how scientific attitudes generate new ideas.
Describe the importance of peer review.
Explain what a scientific theory is.
Explain the relationship between science and society.
Scientific Methodology
curiosity
skepticism
creativity
open-mindedness
Exploration and Discovery
Practical Problems
Communicating Results
Reviewing and Sharing Ideas
Scientific Theories
A scientific theory describes a well-tested explanation for a
range of phenomena.
Science and Society
Science, Ethics, and Morality
Bias
Understanding and Using Science
Instructor notes
 Have students look at actual research papers.
One minute paper – Why is peer review an important part of
communicating scientific results?
Quick lab using blocks or misc. items.
The story of Clair Patterson