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Types of Science

Unit 1 - Nature of Science

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Lesson 1: Questions

  • How are the different types of science organized?

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  • How are pure and applied science different?

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  • What are examples that use the knowledge of more than one type of science?

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Vocabulary

Define the following vocabulary words:

  • Life Science
  • Earth Science
  • Physical Science
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Matter
  • Pure Science
  • Applied Science

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Types of Science

1. Life Science

  • Example:
    • Biology: the study of living things

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2. Earth Science

  • Example:
    • Astronomy: the study of space.
    • Meteorology: the study of weather
    • Geology: the study of earth

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Types of Science

3. Physical Science

  • Chemistry: the study of matter
    • Atoms
    • Solids, liquids and gases

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  • Physics: the study of energy
    • Forces
    • Motion
    • Light
    • Sound

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Types of Science

Pure Science - studied for knowledge only

  • Example:
    • Pepsi Max contains Ginseng.
    • Pea plants contain a natural antibiotic.

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Applied Science - has an immediate use or application

  • Example:
    • Scientists add Ginseng to Pepsi Max to keep people alert.
    • New drug research uses pea plants as a cure for the common cold.

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Pure vs. Applied Science

Example: Scientists discover that the most abundant source of energy comes from the sun.

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Pure Science

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(Studied for knowledge only)

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Pure vs. Applied Science

Example: Scientists discover a new species of monkey.

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Pure Science

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(Studied for knowledge only)

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Pure vs. Applied Science

Example: Engineers develop a new solar panel for vehicles to capture the sun’s energy.

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Applied Science

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(An application of science knowledge)

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Pure vs. Applied Science

Example: Volcanic study reveals that Mt. Wannahockaloogie is no longer active.

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Pure Science

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(Studied for knowledge only)

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Pure vs. Applied Science

Example: Apple engineers utilize new processor chip inside of the popular iPhone.

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Applied Science

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(An application of science knowledge)

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Pure vs. Applied Science

Example: Tempur-Pedic pays $1.6 million to utilize NASA’s memory foam in their new line of beds.

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Applied Science

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(An application of science knowledge)

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