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1. Science is knowledge attained (gotten) through study or practice using observation & experimentation.
*tested using the scientific method
Science's only purpose is to gain knowledge!

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2. Latin word for science is scientia
Meaning : knowledge
3 A. Chemistry = study of the properties & structure of matter
Astronomy = study of the universe

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3 B. Main Branch :
Earth Science
Sub-branches :
Geology : study of the Earth
Oceanography : study of the ocean
Paleontology : study of prehistoric life
Meterology : study of the atmosphere

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3 C. Main Branch :
Life Science (Biology)
Sub-branches :
Botany : study of plants.
Zoology : animals and animal life
Genetics : study of heredity
Medicine : study of illness, disease, and injury

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4. Here’s the list!!
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5. A scientific fact is an observation that has been confirmed (proven true) repeatedly and is accepted as true (although its truth is never final)
Example : the grass is green
Structure of a cell membrane

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6. A well tested explanation of scientific observations
(facts) & experiments.
“Scientific theories must be falsifiable."
- An explanation (the “why”) of a fact
Example: Theory of relativity,
“Big Bang” Theory

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7. A law is a description, prediction or explanation why a range of events
(actions, set of actions) happen.
- It is usually accepted to be true because it has been unchanged for so long!
- A fact & its theory combined into a statement.
Example : law of gravity, the law of thermodynamics, and Hook’s law of elasticity.

8. Fact – statement of truth
Theory – explanation (why) of a fact
Law – description / statement of a fact and its theory
– no why!