Wrapping up The Nature of Science- Part 1

     While looking for information online, I stumbled across this article. 
It is full of information about the nature of science. This article had lots a great key points about the nature of science. It is all general information, but it can be taken an applied in a classroom just the same.
     The first part of this article talked about the world in terms of science. This article stated that "The world is understandable." It also says that "Knowledge gained from studying one part of the universe is applicable to other parts." I think this can be applied perfectly to a science classroom because students are expected to take what they learned in the classroom and apply it outside the classroom as well as in other parts of the classroom. Another key point I found in the article is that "Scientific ideas are subject to change." We have also been being taught this concept in our classroom throughout this semester by doctor Kruse. It is important that students also understand this concept when learning about science. Another key point from the article that has also been touched on is class is, "Science knowledge is durable. Although scientists reject the notion of attaining absolute truth and accept some uncertainty as part of nature, most scientific knowledge is durable." Along with this point fits the fact that "science cannot provide complete answers to all questions." Simply stated science cannot be proved or disproved. 
     It is important for students to also understand that "science is a blend of Logic and imagination." Scientists use theories. Theories "must be logically sound and incorporate a significant body of scientifically valid observations." This is true, and also a key point to use in the teaching to the nature of science. It may not be stated flat out to younger students, but in an effective science classroom this and the other key points mentioned in this post should be implied and practiced. 
     For the rest of the information from this source, please wait for my next post and I'll finish the final few key points.


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