Science in Context Learning Objectives 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