Unit 1 Notes Flashcards
Where does science fit in the context of human culture?
The point of any skill or field of knowledge is to see what is true, beautiful and good and to use these for the good of our neighbors to the glory of God.
Transcendentals
Things above the mundane
Truth, beauty, goodness
What is another name for skills and knowledge and what are three examples of each?
Arts: cooking, plumbing, Athletics
Science: History, biology, ethics
What are the three different types of sciences?
History, theology, natural sciences
What is the name of the method used in natural science, and what are the steps of the method?
The Empirical Method
-Observation
- hypothesize
- conduct experiment
- collect data
- draw conclusions
What are some assumptions we make that make science possible?
Nature exists
Our senses are reliable
Nature is worth studying
We are capable of understanding nature
What are the kinds of assumptions and describe them
Assumptions of method- (we both exist, you guys can read) necessary parts of life
Assumptions of content- ( she’s ugly, so she must be stupid ) unhelpful and cruel
Why should I care about science?
The first step to falling in love with something is learning about something
Science helps to serve people
God said nature is good
Characteristics of life
- All life is organized
- Life needs food and water
- living things maintain homeostasis
- Living things will respond to stimuli
- Life develops as it ages
-Life reproduces
-Life features adaptions which are designed to help it survive
How is life organized?
Domain (Did)
Kingdom (King)
Phyla (Phil)
Classes (Come)
Orders (Over)
Families (For)
Genus (Good)
Species (Soup)
Matter
Thing that takes up space and has mass
What are the three types of sub atomic particles and how are they charged?
- protons: positively charged
- electrons: negatively charged
- neutrons: not charged
Element
A type of atom with distinct chemical properties
What is a molecule?
A molecule is made up of two or more atoms
What bonds form molecules?
Covalent bonds- electrons are shared
Ionic bonds- electrons are given and taken
Metallic bonds- electrons are in a network
What is the difference between hydrophilic and hydrophobic?
Hydrophilic- molecules that are attracted to water
Hydrophobic- molecules that are not attracted to water
Molecules can be assembled into ————- by living things.
Macromolecule
What are some properties of water?
- water is one of the few compounds whose solid form is less dense than its liquid form, so ice floats
-Water possesses amazing surface tension
-Water is very good at dissolving substances
-Water has a very high heat capacity
-Water is often in a liquid form
-Water is good at sticking to surfaces
What is Occam’s razor?
The best explanation is the simplest one that fits the facts
