1.Yes, theories can change. Theories tend to change a lot as they are revisited and resolved. Also when new "tools" get introduced to the realm of science, it changes theories because it allows for new discoveries to be made. An example of a simple scientific theory that can change might be: What will happen with the global warming issue?
2. Science and art are similar in the fact that they both have "methods to their madness." Both science and art involve critical thinking and problem solving. They are different because a lot of science is based on fact, or what is considered fact at the time, whereas art deals with intuition and the individual experience.
3. A theory is a scientific explanation of and observed phenomenon, whereas scientific law is only a description of the observed phenomenon. Example: Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion which describe the motions of planets. But they do not explain why they are that way.
4. Yes scientists use creativity and imagination before, during, and after they have collected data. Before they start they imagine what they are trying to prove and use creativity to think of ways to implement it. During their data collection they are doing the same thing. After they have collected data they may be imagining ways to recreate their hypothesis.
5.Knowledge is based on facts, whereas opinion is how you view and perceive things. For example a meteorologist might predict a 70% chance of rain based on the facts coming from radar, on one station, but on another station a different meteorologist might only predict a 50% chance of rain. This shows how they are both implementing knowledge and opinion to come up with their hypothesis.
6.Things are getting far apart. No one knows if there is an end to the universe because if there is an end it is too far away for us to find. With that being sad, some might say it is expanding because planets and galaxies are moving further away from each other. Others might believe the galaxies are shrinking instead of expanding further apart.
7. From previous experience, atoms look like a circle or a sphere surrounded by protons, neutrons, and electrons. Scientists are almost 100% certain about the nature of the atom. Science probably use previous and existing research to determine what an atom looks like.
8.The atomic theory states that matter is composed of atoms. The theory was from John Dalton, who said that each element is composed of a single atom which can combine to form what is known as a compound.
9. I am not sure what an atom looks like, but if I were to guess I would say a "round packet of energy." A good description might be a planet.
1)Yes theories can change. We teach theories because when or if a particular theory changes it teaches the students that it is okay to make mistakes and everybody makes mistakes. We could not learn without mistakes. An example of a theory that changed is the sun revolving around the earth.
2)Science and art are similar because it takes science to make art. For example, how paint dries and the clay used to make sculptures. Science and art are different in the sense that science has bi-laws and restrictions where as art can be anything.
3)Yes, there is a difference between scientific theory and scientific law. A theory can change but a law is permanent. An example of a scientific theory is the sun revolving around the earth and an example of scientific laws are Newton’s laws of motion.
4)Yes, scientists use their imagination and creativity during and after data collection. Scientists need to be able to look at something abstractly and they have to have an imagination to be curious about what they want to experiment on. For example, they have to wander what would happen to this plant if it did not get as much light as another plant and then they would do an experiment to see which one grew better.
5)Yes, there is a difference between scientific knowledge and opinion. An example is evolution versus creation.
6)While data may be correct and all scientists are looking at the same data, this does not mean that all their interpretations of the data are the same.
7)An atom looks like a ball surrounded by rings or a ring depending on how many electrons that atom has. Scientists are very certain about the information they have developed and discovered about atoms. I think that scientist have determined what an atom looks like by looking at thousands of them through very powerful microscopes.
8)The atomic theory states that all matter is made up of atoms. These ideas came from John Dalton.
9)I think up really, really close the inside of an atom would look like Saturn and the outside would be a ball of light or a lot of energy. I say this because I have been told in every science class I have ever had that an atom is a ball like figure filled with protons and neutrons with rings revolving around it with electrons on them.
1. Yes, theories can change but they do not have to. A theory is something that is accepted until proven wrong. We teach theories to show that the world is always changing, and we learn from the mistakes people make. An example of theories changing would be the geocentric universe to heliocentric universe. Once researchers realized that the sun was the center of the universe, researchers changed the theory. 2. Art and science are similar to each other because they are both your own interpretation, always changing, and different to each person. Both science and art are passion based. Both science and art are broad subjects with specific types under each like biology and sculpture. Art and science are also very different. Science is more concrete and art is more a form of expression. Science is more formula while art is more abstract. Lastly science is more knowledge and art is more feeling. 3. There is a difference between scientific theory and law. A scientific theory is something that is debatable. It is accepted until proven wrong. An example of this would be the big bang theory. A scientific law is a fact that has been proven. An example of a scientific law is gravity. 4. Yes, scientists use creativity and imagination during and after data collection. They initially imagine all the options of what can or may happen. They plan what can be changed and what would happen differently if the experiment was different. An example of this would be Coca Cola products, If there was no imagination then there would be no Sprite. 5. Yes, there is a difference between scientific opinion and knowledge. Scientific knowledge has been investigated and proven. Opinion has not necessarily been proven by many people multiple times. 6. Scientists may believe different things based on the way they are interpreting the data they have collected. Scientists also may not have enough information to justify their conclusions yet. This is why some scientists believe that the universe is shrinking while others believe it is static. 7. Atoms make up everything. An atom is so small that you cannot see it. Atoms have protons, neutrons, and electrons. As far as I know scientists seem certain on the nature of atoms. I think scientists use special equipment, current experiments, and findings of the past to determine what an atom looks like. 8. The atomic theory is the theory of everything being comprised of atoms. This theory started in ancient times when people first began to notice the particles of certain matter. 9. An atom has protons, neutrons, and electrons. It is a lot smaller than the tip of a pen. I know what it looks like due to what books say, but I guess I will never know what it looks like until I see one in real life (which may never be possible).
1. Yes, theories do change. As time goes by, modern technology advances and we’re able to make new discoveries therefore disproving some theories. We teach them because it’s a place to start, and we can grow from there. For example, we never knew bacteria or viruses existed until we developed the microscope to see things that the naked eye couldn’t. Our knowledge was limited about the moon until we were able to fly there and bring back samples and pictures to study. Learning is a process, and knowledge is not static. 2. Science and art are similar because you are observing. The scientist may be looking at an object in a microscope, whereas an artist is viewing whatever he is trying to represent in a piece of artwork. Both use their skills to identify the characteristics of the object they are observing and to take note of the details. Both want to improve what they are doing or change the way something works to change the outcome. The ways a scientist and an artist go about their practices differ. Science has components such as the steps in the scientific process including observation, forming hypotheses, experimentation, gathering data, and drawing conclusions. Art has different components including the use of various mediums, colors, perspective, etc. The reasons why a scientist and an artist study nature would vary because of the outcomes they are trying to achieve. A scientist might study anatomy to understand how the human body works and to find a cure for a disease, but an artist would study anatomy to draw a more realistic representation of a body. The scientist’s purpose is health-related, but the artist is trying to achieve an aesthetic outcome. 3. Scientific theories are statements that could be proven wrong. Scientific laws are facts that are tried and true. Examples would be the Big Bang Theory and Newton’s Law. 4. Scientists could use creativity and imagination during and after data collections. I’m sure there are times when a scientist would have to use his imagination to come up with a unique way to observe or test, especially if the situation could not be set up in a real life manner or has never been done before. Especially when you are dealing with a medical procedure for a human, you could not test it on a human. You would have to reconstruct something similar in an animal first and then role play the various scenarios that could happen before you could try it on a real person. I recently saw a movie, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, about a neurosurgeon who performed an operation to separate the brains of Siamese twins. He practiced before the actual procedure to prepare the different teams of doctors, but during the actual surgery, he had to make adjustments for unexpected circumstances.
5. Yes, there is a difference between scientific knowledge and opinion. Scientific knowledge is based on actual facts and observations. Opinion is from your own personal experience and is your thoughts, not necessarily based on fact, and is influenced by your personal biases and experiences. For example, an experiment that has been repeated many times will come out consistently the same all or most of the time. Opinion will be based on the person’s ideas of how the experiment might come out, but the outcome could vary considerably. 6. I believe that the scientists’ opinions are coming into play, even though they are looking at the same experiments and data. The scientists who believe the universe is static may be basing their opinion on the fact that matter is neither created nor destroyed. The scientists who say the universe is shrinking are possibly basing their opinions on black holes and how they act. Scientists who say the universe is expanding are possibly basing their opinions on theories that explain star life. Each group has sufficient data to validate their positions, but they may not be taking ALL data into consideration, only that part that upholds their particular stance. 7. I have never personally seen an atom myself, but I know it has a nucleus composed of neutrons and protons and it is surrounded by an electron cloud. It is an elementary particle of which all matter is composed. Scientists are pretty sure about the nature of the atom because of experiments they have performed with the differently charged particles. 8. The atomic theory is the theory of the nature of matter. All matter is composed of atoms. The concept of matter being composed of smaller units started with the ancient philosophers. With the development of chemistry, the atomic theory was substantiated. Experiments with electromagnetism and radiology proved the existence of atoms and their sub-particles. 9. An atom is the smallest unit of matter and consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons and neutrons are in the nucleus, surrounded by a cloud of electrons. My teachers in high school told me to imagine it as a sphere, and they are extremely tiny. I know this from taking science classes in school.
1. Yes, theories can change, but they do stay similar. Example the Geocentric Theory it was one theory that did change. We teach theories to our students because they are always changing and it is okay to fail and be wrong and you just keep observing and recording and sharing your results with other scientists.
2. Art and science are similar in these ways. Both science and art are constantly changing, and they both often mean different things to different people, there is a sense of free interpretations and self meaning. Science and Art and different in a number of ways as well. Such as, science is very concrete, to an extent, and art is more of an expression. Art is more apparent in different aspects of life. Aft comes from emotions where as science comes from knowledge.
3. A scientific theory is studied, observed, tested, and accepted but not proved. Where as a law has been all of these and is fact until proven wrong. An example of scientific theory is the Geo-centric theory, and an example of a law is Newton’s three laws of motion.
4. Yes, scientists have to be very creative to come up with all of these methods and hypothesis to jumpstart their experiments. They also must seem really interested in their work to keep them going on their experiments and try to make the world a better place. An example of this is the Coke-a-Cola, and the way they keep researching to introduce new products in there market.
5. There is a difference between scientific knowledge and opinion. Typically scientific knowledge is widely proven, debated, and discussed with some results. Where as scientific opinion is just someones opinion on a certain subject or content area.
6. They are allowed to come up with all of these conclusions based on theories, opinions, and beliefs. They can also come up with all of these because they may be looking at the same data, but their interpretations of the data can all be different.
7.An atom is the smallest form of everything, and they make up everything around us. Through scientific studies it has been that the protons and neutrons are in the middle of the atom and they are surrounded by the electron cloud. I feel like scientists are quite certain with the nature of the atom, through their testing and experiments of it. Through determining what an atom looks like I think scientists used a lot of computer imaging programs along side of high level microscopes.
8. The atomic theory was created by John Dalton, and he stated that all things were matter and these were created from atoms.
9. An atom is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. They are so small that the naked human eye can not see them. I know this because this is what I have been taught from science text books, as well as my science teachers throughout the years.
1. Yes, theories can change all the time. If new information is presented that reveals the theory is wrong in part, the theory is then changed to fit the new information. We teach the theories we know because, as of now, they still stand. It is very hard to change a theory, many experiments must be concocted to prove the theory, or part of the theory is wrong. It is unlikely that the day after we teach the theory that it will be changed, therefore it is safe to teach the known and accepted theories. Every day medicine can change, but we still take our prescriptions knowing that soon a new and better one could come out. Like taking the medication, when we teach the known theories we are doing our best to use what we have at the present time even if time will change both the medical field and scientific theories. 2. In text books art depicts the scientific on-goings that the text describes. Also, art and science both are driven by passion. Artists want to create and scientists want to learn and figure out the world they live in. But they are different because art can be fluid and free-flowing straight from emotion. Science is very factual and can seem emotionless. 3. Yes, there are actual differences between scientific laws and theories. Laws are unchangeable topics such as gravity. Gravity will never change, it will always exist and will always have the constant on 3.18 m/s on Earth. Theories can change when new information is presented. The big bang theory is one theory that could be changed if there was ever any information that showed the big bang theory to be wrong in any way. 4. Of course they use creativity and imagination! During the data collection they must imagine how new bits of data could affect the rest of the already collected data. Also, in order to show the world what is happening one they are done collecting data the scientists create pictures of the data they collected. They must be inventive to gather their data and creative when they hypothesize. If scientists were not creative or imaginative there would be no new products. If the makers of Coke were not imaginative there would be no other products to the Coke line. 5. Scientific knowledge is factually based whereas opinion is based upon biases. Such as I know that there is gravity and that it keeps me from falling off the earth, that is scientific knowledge. Scientific opinion would be as if I said “the sky is purple” and would not listen to facts and let that be my opinion. 6. These conclusions are all possible because there is no way to truly understand the universe since we are tied to the earth. Unless we were able to see the whole universe we may never truly know what is happening out there. Math problems based upon the small bits of data we are lucky to have obtained are not sound enough to make solid conclusions. This is also where knowledge and opinions in science can be seen. Many astronomers believe what they want to believe based upon a small number of data points. No one can be certain as of yet what is going out in the universe. 7. An atom has a nucleus that contains equal numbers of protons and neutrons and outer shells of electrons orbiting the nucleus. Scientists are completely certain the shape of an atom looks like this. I am sure that scientists have used very amazing microscopes and various methods to determine the shape of the atom. 8. The atomic theory was created by John Dalton and he states that all things are matter and matter is created from atoms. The ideas came from the data that revealed what atoms were and Dalton began to hypothesize that atoms, being so small, had to be part of what made up everything. 9. An atom has a nucleus that contains equal numbers of protons and neutrons and outer shells of electrons orbiting the nucleus. I know this because I have been told this information through science classes and texts books. I myself have never broken anything down far enough to see an atom.
1. Yes, it is possible for theories to change. Scientist have enough evidence to support theories, but not enough to completely prove it as fact. Through scientific testing new evidence can be found which may change the ideas of the theory. In schools theories are taught to show possible explanations based of proven evidence. For example the Evolution Theory is taught to give students an idea of how the human race came into existence. Theories are taught so students can form their own theories based on others' ideas.
2. Science and Art are similar in the way that they both can be produced by using certain tools and a creative idea. Both subjects are interactive and hands-on. One difference is that science is based more on facts and art is more creative. Science is definite and Art is more unexplained.
3. A scientific law is considered factual, and proven while a theory is still being tested. Scientific law leads to theories. An example of scientific law is law of conservation of energy. The Big Bang Theory is an example of a well known-theory.
4. Yes, scientist must use creativity and their imagination to come up with new experiments and ideas. They use the scientific method when designing the experiments. When brainstorming to create a hypothesis they must use creativity to come to a conclusion. An example scientist using aquifers to create energy.
5. Yes, scientific knowledge is more factual than an opinion. For example, a student could easily create a scientific opinion based on known information, but scientific knowledge is true/known. The opinion is just an idea that has not been fully proven.
6. These scientist believe different ideas because they all have different scientific opinions on how the world works. They use their imaginations to come up with their on ideas, and everyone thinks differently.
7. The nucleus is in the middle with electrons orbiting around it. Protons and neutrons are located inside the nucleus. They are very tiny and not visible to the human eye. Though experiments, studying and using microscopes, I believe that scientist are accurately able to describe the correct make up of atoms.
8. The atomic theory claims that all matter is made up of tiny units called atoms. This concept originated in ancient Greece and India.
9. Atoms are too small to be seen by the human eye but I have learned the make up of them from science classes. They consist of protons, neutrons, electrons, and a nucleus.
1) Yes theories can change. They can change when new observations and evidence are produced that causes the original theory to be modified. We teach theories to open the students' mind to what conclusions have already been drawn from observations and evidence. This in turn could cause one of the students to make their own observations and draw conclusions. We used the example of medicine. There are many types of medicine that have been tested and in theory should heal, or aid in healing, a particular illness. But sometimes these medicines can cause other issues that may have not been theorized. This causes us to re-think the medicine and search out new ones that doesn't have too many side-effects. 2) In science you can use artful depictions for observations or hypotheses or mechanical drawings, etc. You can use art for mapping the body, plants, space, etc. You use art skills for data and evidence in science. They contrast in the fact that art is not just limited to the depictions that scientists use. It covers many different genres and is a mode for transferring emotion. Art itself is more aesthetic in its purpose than the depictions that science calls for. 3) Yes. Scientific theory is something that has not been proven to be true, such as the big bang theory. A scientific law is a fact that will always produce the same results when tested, like gravity. We cannot deny the existence of gravity on our planet. It is daily proven to be true. The big bang theory, or evolution even for that matter, we cannot observe or test; we can only theorize based on what we do know and observe. 4) Yes. First of all you need creativity to come up with a hypothesis. Then to investigate the hypothesis you need to be able to come up with experiments that can be repeated to collect the results to determine if your hypothesis is correct or if it leads to a new question. I think of the science fair and how we had to come up with a creative idea of something that we wanted to know. My project that I thought was interesting was if pansies could survive off different kinds of fruit juice. 5) Yes. Knowledge is fact, like gravity. You cannot disprove it. There is opinion in science. The biggest one I can think of is the big bang theory and evolution vs. the creationist view of the Earth's beginnings. Although both are theories and have their own evidence, it is a bias. 6) It is all based on interpretation of the data. They are each looking at a certain perspective. But the collaboration of these ideas could help produce an effective theory despite the differences. It could help produce a theory that can be agreed upon. They maybe are not looking at the same data and the collaboration would help them see from different perspectives. 7) I know it has a nucleus and has electrons and protons and neutrons... Where in them I don't really know. I believe that scientists know the nature of the atom because they have observed it under a microscope. I mean that is how the atomic bomb was created - by discovering part of the nature of the atom. 8) I really have no idea of atomic theory. I have never heard of it before. But I believe it has to do with studying the nature and building blocks of the atom, figuring out how it reacts to different stimuli or whatever. 9) An atom I believe, if I remember what I was taught in school a long long time ago correctly, has a nucleus that has protons, neutrons, and electrons revolving around it. And the only way I know is from what I was taught in school. I have never actually observed one.
1. Yes, theories can change over time. Theories can change when they are revisited with more testing and questioning. Scientists can revisit these theories at any time when some aspects of science are altered to then therefore alter and question that particular theory. An example of a theory would be the Theory of Relativity. 2. Science and Art are similar in that both artists and scientists use creativity and hard work to complete their tasks. They both use hands on activities/experiments to complete their work and both extremely interactive. However, I would say that art uses more creativity in each masterpiece and science leans more towards facts. I would come to say that art is more abstract and science is more concrete. 3. I would say that a scientific law is factual while a scientific theory has a good chance of being factual, but it still being tested. Scientific laws lead to scientific theories eventually. A good example to illustrate this answer would be the Evolution Theory. 4. Yes, scientists use their creativity and imagination during AND after the documentation of data. They use their creative brains to brainstorm and think up new ideas, and also to come up with perfect solutions. A good example would be Coca-Cola (there are so many kinds)! 5. Yes, scientific knowledge is more factual that one’s opinion. Knowledge is more set in stone while opinion often changes. For example, a student can have their own opinion as to why we stay on the ground, but scientific knowledge shows that gravity is the known solution as to why we stay on the ground. 6. All of these scientists have different beliefs because they have unique opinions on the data of the world. Either the data is changing so the pattern of the changing data is not clear, or their own imaginations come up with different solutions to the size of the universe. 7. An atom consists of protons and neutrons in the nucleus as the electrons orbit around it. Since these are extremely small and not seen without tools, scientists use microscopes so they can see exactly what they look like. 8. I am not sure what the atomic theory is, but I believe it just defines what an atom is; how matter is made up of small atoms. 9. An atom is a nucleus filled with protons and neutrons that is surrounded by electrons in an orbit. I only know this because I learned it in school.
1. Yes, theories do change. Theories are not based off of 100% facts, they are based off of some factual information and a series of observations and conclusions. For example, people for hundreds of years thought that the earth was flat. From the human eye it does appear to be flat. However, if you go to outer space and look at the earth, you would clearly see that the earth is round. 2. Majority of science is a visual representation. Art is based off emotion and can be abstract. Science is normally factual and theory, but many scientists’ work is driven by their emotion. You have people like Leonardo da Vinci who were artist and scientist. 3. Scientific theory is something that has yet to be fully proven while scientific law is something that is factual. For example the big bang theory is scientific theory while scientific law would be the law of gravity. 4. Creativity normally involves the why factor when scientists are analyzing data and conducting conclusions. It takes creativity to look at a series of numbers and form a conclusion or end result from it. For example, the chemist who created the coke formula decided to use it as a drink for people to enjoy. 5. Scientific knowledge is based off facts while opinion is personal belief. For example, I know what goes up must come down at some point that is scientific knowledge. Whether I believe in creation or the big bang theory is my scientific opinion. 6. There are many theories about the universe’s state, because of scientific opinion. There is not enough information or scientific knowledge that allows us to know for sure what is really happening in the universe. 7. I know that atoms are the smallest form that we know. The makeup of atoms include a nucleus in the middle with electrons orbiting around it at a very fast pace. An atom’s electron count depends of the element the atom is made of. I think scientist know what the atom looks like relatively. From computer programs and high tech microscopes, they can estimate to the best of the ability what an atom looks like. 8. The Atomic theory states that everything is made up or comprised of matter and all matte is made of atoms. John Dalton is the scientist that came up with this theory. 9. An atom is comprised of protons, election and neutrons. Atoms are smaller than the tip of your pen.I know what atoms look like because of images and figures I’ve seen in science class.
1. Yes theories changes because they aren't based off facts rather gathered information and a handful of observations and conclusions. I think it is important to teach theories because it's a way to provoke further thinking which could lead into future ideas. We teach them because a starting point for someone to learn and grow from.
2. Things you study and observe through a microscope could also resemble a piece of artwork. People view art as beautiful and enticing, as do scientist when they look at animals and nature. In art your creating something every time no matter the median. Whereas, science you may not always be creating something you might be understanding or observing. You're always going to have a piece of physical art. You're not always going to have a physical piece of science.
3. Theories have the chance of being proven wrong, whereas a law is concrete. For example, the law of gravity and a theory would be The Big Bang Theory.
4. I feel like creativity plays a huge factor in how scientist come up with ideas and formulas. They are playing with numbers and formulas in order to come up with observations and conclusions. For example, when someone came up with the idea of making play dough they had to think of formulas and ideas in order to make the substance to make play dough.
5. Scientific knowledge is a fact, such as the law of gravity. One knows that if you drop something from a building no matter the size or weight it will fall. A scientific opinion is only something one believes that has not been fully proven.
6. They all come up with different opinions because of the different data they have obtained. The one thing with the changing size of the earth is we don't have enough information to prove one observation correct. This different of observations could all be combined into one idea they all agree upon.
7. Atoms make up everything in the world. They're made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. I believe that scientist made these observations from detailed research and experiments. Technology today is so high tech that it would be very useful to observe the make up of an atom. I think it could also be proved by different scientist continually receiving the same information.
8. The Atomic Theory states that's all matter is made up of atoms. These ideas were created by John Dalton.
9. An atom is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. I know what they look like because of images and lessons given by my teachers about it.
1. Theory can change. If it was permanent it would be a scientific law, like gravity. We teach theory because it is the best and most thoroughly investigated explanation currently available. For example, evolution is the theory of the development of species because much evidence supports it. If someday there was another argument for the origin of species it would be compared to evolution and argued and everything. But for now there is no “law” of evolution and it remains a theory, although it’s the likely best answer. 2. Science and art are more similar than different. Both are a creative and lengthy process. Both scientists and artist devote their life to their work and are often underappreciated during their lifetime, if not scorned for their revolutionary ideas. Both involve very careful methods, both experiment, both are radical and forward moving but also require a devotion to the classical training. The differences are harder to think of. Science tends to be recorded more in laboratories through temperatures, weights, masses and measurements while art is painted, played, danced and sculpted. Although one could easily compare the art studio to a science lab. 3. According to the National Academy of Science, scientific law is, “A descriptive generalization about how some aspect of the natural world behaves under stated circumstances.” While scientific theory is, “a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that can incorporate facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses.” The Law of Gravity & the Theory of Evolution. 4. Of course scientists use their creativity and imagination! During the data collection a scientist must be able to ponder why something isn’t going as predicted and re-imagine their approach. After data is collected and compiled, one must think, “what will this mean to the world? How can I express it? Whom does it concern?” and then seek to publish it through publications, universities, even ad campaigns if the news is big enough. Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited.” 5. Scientific knowledge is provable and concrete. I know that there are 360 degrees in a circle, a fact that cannot change. Although we know the earth is round, popular opinion was that it was flat. Scientific knowledge exists above opinion. Opinions change, fact cannot. For another example – because of the definitions of planets, “Pluto” no longer ranks among them, scientifically speaking. But many young people still would like to believe that it still is just because it once was. 6. I firmly believe that we seek the information we wish to find. In politics, a man trying to prove that the death penalty is wrong will find statistics and quotes in support of his own goal. Likewise, scientists who believe the earth is static might be looking at the same data as someone who believes it is expanding but because they are trying to prove different things they may interpret it differently. 7. If I were to explain it to kids, I might say that an atom looks like a cluster of grapes with hula hoops around it. Scientists use ever-advancing technology with microscopes to look at atoms. 8. The atomic theory by John Dalton basically states that all matter in the universe is composed of atoms. 9. I know what atoms look like because teacher and professors I trust have passed on information to me which they learned from trustworthy sources also, such as world renowned scientists who use the very best technology available.
1. Yes, I believe that theories can change, just as almost everything else in the world changes over time. If theories didn't evolve and change over time then nothing would be accomplished in the field of science. 2. Both art and science are constantly changing, they both adapt with the times and evolve with different phases in history and different movements throughout the centuries. Art and science both have particular processes, but are both passion and feelings based as well, advances in fields such as cancer and diabetes research would never accomplish anything if people weren't passionate about finding a cure wether it be because of a husband, family member or friend that has been diagnosed. 3. Law is concrete fact, it has been proven over and over again with no doubt for change or adaptation, such as the law of gravity. While a theory isn't necessarily concrete proof and can possibly be disproven and argued about with subsequent evidence, such as the Big Bang Theory. 4. Scientists have to be able to imagine new steps, discover different answers and possibilites to problems they encounter, and develop whole new ideas when things don't turn out the way they planned. While they may not have the same creative brain as an artist, they still need to be able to recognize and develop patterns just as any other creative person has to. 5. Knowledge is something that can be proven, a list of rules, a series of steps or chart of elements, these are all scientific staples. While scientific-opinion is simply an aspect of science that someone may believe in, like Evolution, some people believe in it very strongly, while others don't. 6. This may be due to multiple approaches, different points of views and scientific backgrounds, the field in which they are trained in and whether the subject area is more opinion-based or not. 7. Everything in the world contains atoms, they are constructed of protons, neutrons and electrons, scientists are very sure of the presence of atoms and how they make up everything in the world. Through incredibly advanced technology, advanced and repetitive research and a foundation of years and years of evidence scientist are positive of their existence. 8. Atoms make up absolutely everything in the world instead of small random things that scientists thought everything was made up over before the existence of atoms. Democritus came up with the atomic theory. 9. A compilation of protons, neutrons and electrons, where the neutron and proton are next to each other with the electron revolving around it. I was taught growing up what an atom is supposed to look like, but due to its microscopic size, I have never seen one up close.
1. Yes, theories can change. We teach them because when the do change, it teaches the students AND the scientists something. Without mistakes we can't learn. For example, we believed the sun revolved around the earth. It seemed logical, however we eventually learned that gravitational force has to do with what is the biggest, not what appears to be bigger.
2. Art exists because of science. They are similar in the sense that science (the environment, natural patterns) was the original inspiration behind early art. They are different because science conforms to a set of laws. Art is free form and spontaneous and dictated by its creator.
3. Scientific law is a description something observed such as the law of gravity. Scientific theory is the explanation behind something observed. For example, the law of gravity is that what goes up must come down. The theory of gravity lends the explanation behind gravitational force.
4. I believe that scientists do you use imagination; however, I believe their imagination is used in conjunction with their knowledge in their specific area of study. To some extent, their knowledge provides the first stepping stone to their imagination. Imagination is what leads them through their thought processes.
5. I believe their absolutely is a difference between knowledge and opinion. A prime example would be the controversy between evolution and creationism. Scientific knowledge shows that humans developed from apes. Many religions, however, maintain the opinion that God created the first man and woman. The only similarities I find between the two are that when one has a differing opinion, they simply interpret scientific knowledge differently.
6. It is impossible for the scientists to travel to the outskirts of universe at the present time, therefore they have no concrete knowledge of the parameters of the universe. Instead they have a set of numbers to look at and interpret. Without concrete, visual justification, each scientist could be simply viewing the data differently than one another.
7. An atom looks like a cluster of balls with two circles around it. Scientists are quote certain of its existence, and can view the atom through the highest level of technology. I believe that scientists use what the see and then conceptualize the movement based on what they know in reference to electricity and molecular laws.
8. John Dalton states that all matter; liguid, gas, or solid is made up of atoms.
9. I have always been told that an atom looks like a cluster of very small balls with very small rings around it. Attached to these rings are even smaller balls, rotating around the cluster very fast. I don't know for sure, because I have never seen an atom under a proper microscope. I only know what I have been told, and I believe it.
1) Theories can change. Many times they change when there is sufficient evidence that alters them. Teaching scientific theories provides foundation to teaching and learning concepts. For example, the Theory of Evolution is one that has grown to be accepted due to the massive amount of data, records, research and technology that supports it. Even though it has been widely accepted as a theory, it is also testable and factual.
2) Art and Science are similar in due to the amount of thought that goes into each of them. When someone speaks about the passion that an artist has, I think scientist share that same passion for the work they do. In many cases, art is based on the experience of that person. Science is based on facts and theories.
3) My understanding of scientific law and scientific theory and the difference between them are: a law is something that is accepted as it is and a theory is a concept that has been observed and is based on evidence, yet it can be changed. Newton’s Law of Gravity vs. The Theory of Natural Selection are good examples. Newton’s law is one that will not change and is widely accepted as the truth. The theory of natural selection is one that can be changed if evidence surfaces to do so.
4) Scientists definitely use their creativity and imagination. When I think of scientists, I think of people who go beyond what other scientist have already accomplish to find that something of their own.
5) Scientific knowledge is an idea that is supported with unbiased and factual information. Scientific opinion can be viewed as one’s own thoughts on an idea, which are sometimes biased. If someone said that the sky is blue, this is a statement that is factual and can be tested. For someone to say that the sky is pretty when it is blue, this is a statement that is heavily biased and untestable. How do we test how “pretty” something is? This is obviously an opinion.
6) For scientists to come up with different conclusions about the state of the universe, it must mean that scientists have different perspectives on things. Even though they are looking at the same experiments and data, their level of expertise and interest make their thoughts and beliefs differ.
7) I am not sure what an atom looks like. In previous classes, I remember talking about the structure of an atom which consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Scientists know how stable and reactive some atoms are as well as the properties that they can take on when they combine to make elements. When I think of atoms, I think of a hydrogen molecule broken into three different pieces.
8) Atomic Theory is the idea that everything is made of atoms which comes from John Dalton. Some of the principles that follow this theory are the fact that all matter is made of atoms which can neither be created nor destroyed. The atomic theory is heavily used in Chemistry. I remember reverting back to this theory when balancing equations.
9) An atom is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. I am not positive of its structure, but I often think of a molecule.
1. Yes, you have to teach what you know at the time. As technology advances information about theories can also change.
2. They are similar because they both show information from different era's, they are constantly changing, and they adapt with the times. They are different because art is more expressive, art is more free form, and science is more processed/ knowledge based.
3. Yes, a theory contains no concrete evidence. An example of this would be evolution. A law means there is proof and it is not changing. An example of this is gravity.
4. Yes, they have to be creative just not in the same way others are. Science is discovered informations. Therefore scientists must be creative to think of these things to test and experiment.
5. Scientific knowledge means facts that are know. An example of this would be how scientists know how chemicals react when mixed together. Scientific opinion is what is formed before the knowledge. An example of this would be experiments that scientists do before knowledge is found.
6. Scientists can have multiple approaches, opinions or points of view. Also, a scientists background can change how they view data.
7. Atoms look like a cluster of "grape like" balls with a positive or negative charge that orbit around each other. We are certain due to technology advances that allow us to see them. Microscopes can take pictures and make them into 3D images.
8. The atomic theory is the idea that molecules are made of atoms and that atoms are the building block of matter. Scientists long ago made up a hypothesis and researched it to the most of their ability. Early Greek philosophers (Democritus) made these theories.
9. An atom looks like a bunch of grapes clustered together with rings orbiting around them. I think this because this is how atoms have always been portrayed to me.
1.Yes, theories can change. Theories tend to change a lot as they are revisited and resolved. Also when new "tools" get introduced to the realm of science, it changes theories because it allows for new discoveries to be made. An example of a simple scientific theory that can change might be: What will happen with the global warming issue?
ReplyDelete2. Science and art are similar in the fact that they both have "methods to their madness." Both science and art involve critical thinking and problem solving. They are different because a lot of science is based on fact, or what is considered fact at the time, whereas art deals with intuition and the individual experience.
3. A theory is a scientific explanation of and observed phenomenon, whereas scientific law is only a description of the observed phenomenon.
Example: Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion which describe the motions of planets. But they do not explain why they are that way.
4. Yes scientists use creativity and imagination before, during, and after they have collected data. Before they start they imagine what they are trying to prove and use creativity to think of ways to implement it. During their data collection they are doing the same thing. After they have collected data they may be imagining ways to recreate their hypothesis.
5.Knowledge is based on facts, whereas opinion is how you view and perceive things. For example a meteorologist might predict a 70% chance of rain based on the facts coming from radar, on one station, but on another station a different meteorologist might only predict a 50% chance of rain. This shows how they are both implementing knowledge and opinion to come up with their hypothesis.
6.Things are getting far apart. No one knows if there is an end to the universe because if there is an end it is too far away for us to find. With that being sad, some might say it is expanding because planets and galaxies are moving further away from each other. Others might believe the galaxies are shrinking instead of expanding further apart.
7. From previous experience, atoms look like a circle or a sphere surrounded by protons, neutrons, and electrons. Scientists are almost 100% certain about the nature of the atom. Science probably use previous and existing research to determine what an atom looks like.
8.The atomic theory states that matter is composed of atoms. The theory was from John Dalton, who said that each element is composed of a single atom which can combine to form what is known as a compound.
9. I am not sure what an atom looks like, but if I were to guess I would say a "round packet of energy." A good description might be a planet.
1)Yes theories can change. We teach theories because when or if a particular theory changes it teaches the students that it is okay to make mistakes and everybody makes mistakes. We could not learn without mistakes. An example of a theory that changed is the sun revolving around the earth.
ReplyDelete2)Science and art are similar because it takes science to make art. For example, how paint dries and the clay used to make sculptures. Science and art are different in the sense that science has bi-laws and restrictions where as art can be anything.
3)Yes, there is a difference between scientific theory and scientific law. A theory can change but a law is permanent. An example of a scientific theory is the sun revolving around the earth and an example of scientific laws are Newton’s laws of motion.
4)Yes, scientists use their imagination and creativity during and after data collection. Scientists need to be able to look at something abstractly and they have to have an imagination to be curious about what they want to experiment on. For example, they have to wander what would happen to this plant if it did not get as much light as another plant and then they would do an experiment to see which one grew better.
5)Yes, there is a difference between scientific knowledge and opinion. An example is evolution versus creation.
6)While data may be correct and all scientists are looking at the same data, this does not mean that all their interpretations of the data are the same.
7)An atom looks like a ball surrounded by rings or a ring depending on how many electrons that atom has. Scientists are very certain about the information they have developed and discovered about atoms. I think that scientist have determined what an atom looks like by looking at thousands of them through very powerful microscopes.
8)The atomic theory states that all matter is made up of atoms. These ideas came from John Dalton.
9)I think up really, really close the inside of an atom would look like Saturn and the outside would be a ball of light or a lot of energy. I say this because I have been told in every science class I have ever had that an atom is a ball like figure filled with protons and neutrons with rings revolving around it with electrons on them.
1. Yes, theories can change but they do not have to. A theory is something that is accepted until proven wrong. We teach theories to show that the world is always changing, and we learn from the mistakes people make. An example of theories changing would be the geocentric universe to heliocentric universe. Once researchers realized that the sun was the center of the universe, researchers changed the theory.
ReplyDelete2. Art and science are similar to each other because they are both your own interpretation, always changing, and different to each person. Both science and art are passion based. Both science and art are broad subjects with specific types under each like biology and sculpture. Art and science are also very different. Science is more concrete and art is more a form of expression. Science is more formula while art is more abstract. Lastly science is more knowledge and art is more feeling.
3. There is a difference between scientific theory and law. A scientific theory is something that is debatable. It is accepted until proven wrong. An example of this would be the big bang theory. A scientific law is a fact that has been proven. An example of a scientific law is gravity.
4. Yes, scientists use creativity and imagination during and after data collection. They initially imagine all the options of what can or may happen. They plan what can be changed and what would happen differently if the experiment was different. An example of this would be Coca Cola products, If there was no imagination then there would be no Sprite.
5. Yes, there is a difference between scientific opinion and knowledge. Scientific knowledge has been investigated and proven. Opinion has not necessarily been proven by many people multiple times.
6. Scientists may believe different things based on the way they are interpreting the data they have collected. Scientists also may not have enough information to justify their conclusions yet. This is why some scientists believe that the universe is shrinking while others believe it is static.
7. Atoms make up everything. An atom is so small that you cannot see it. Atoms have protons, neutrons, and electrons. As far as I know scientists seem certain on the nature of atoms. I think scientists use special equipment, current experiments, and findings of the past to determine what an atom looks like.
8. The atomic theory is the theory of everything being comprised of atoms. This theory started in ancient times when people first began to notice the particles of certain matter.
9. An atom has protons, neutrons, and electrons. It is a lot smaller than the tip of a pen. I know what it looks like due to what books say, but I guess I will never know what it looks like until I see one in real life (which may never be possible).
1. Yes, theories do change. As time goes by, modern technology advances and we’re able to make new discoveries therefore disproving some theories. We teach them because it’s a place to start, and we can grow from there. For example, we never knew bacteria or viruses existed until we developed the microscope to see things that the naked eye couldn’t. Our knowledge was limited about the moon until we were able to fly there and bring back samples and pictures to study. Learning is a process, and knowledge is not static.
ReplyDelete2. Science and art are similar because you are observing. The scientist may be looking at an object in a microscope, whereas an artist is viewing whatever he is trying to represent in a piece of artwork. Both use their skills to identify the characteristics of the object they are observing and to take note of the details. Both want to improve what they are doing or change the way something works to change the outcome.
The ways a scientist and an artist go about their practices differ. Science has components such as the steps in the scientific process including observation, forming hypotheses, experimentation, gathering data, and drawing conclusions. Art has different components including the use of various mediums, colors, perspective, etc.
The reasons why a scientist and an artist study nature would vary because of the outcomes they are trying to achieve. A scientist might study anatomy to understand how the human body works and to find a cure for a disease, but an artist would study anatomy to draw a more realistic representation of a body. The scientist’s purpose is health-related, but the artist is trying to achieve an aesthetic outcome.
3. Scientific theories are statements that could be proven wrong. Scientific laws are facts that are tried and true. Examples would be the Big Bang Theory and Newton’s Law.
4. Scientists could use creativity and imagination during and after data collections. I’m sure there are times when a scientist would have to use his imagination to come up with a unique way to observe or test, especially if the situation could not be set up in a real life manner or has never been done before. Especially when you are dealing with a medical procedure for a human, you could not test it on a human. You would have to reconstruct something similar in an animal first and then role play the various scenarios that could happen before you could try it on a real person. I recently saw a movie, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, about a neurosurgeon who performed an operation to separate the brains of Siamese twins. He practiced before the actual procedure to prepare the different teams of doctors, but during the actual surgery, he had to make adjustments for unexpected circumstances.
5. Yes, there is a difference between scientific knowledge and opinion. Scientific knowledge is based on actual facts and observations. Opinion is from your own personal experience and is your thoughts, not necessarily based on fact, and is influenced by your personal biases and experiences. For example, an experiment that has been repeated many times will come out consistently the same all or most of the time. Opinion will be based on the person’s ideas of how the experiment might come out, but the outcome could vary considerably.
ReplyDelete6. I believe that the scientists’ opinions are coming into play, even though they are looking at the same experiments and data. The scientists who believe the universe is static may be basing their opinion on the fact that matter is neither created nor destroyed. The scientists who say the universe is shrinking are possibly basing their opinions on black holes and how they act. Scientists who say the universe is expanding are possibly basing their opinions on theories that explain star life. Each group has sufficient data to validate their positions, but they may not be taking ALL data into consideration, only that part that upholds their particular stance.
7. I have never personally seen an atom myself, but I know it has a nucleus composed of neutrons and protons and it is surrounded by an electron cloud. It is an elementary particle of which all matter is composed. Scientists are pretty sure about the nature of the atom because of experiments they have performed with the differently charged particles.
8. The atomic theory is the theory of the nature of matter. All matter is composed of atoms. The concept of matter being composed of smaller units started with the ancient philosophers. With the development of chemistry, the atomic theory was substantiated. Experiments with electromagnetism and radiology proved the existence of atoms and their sub-particles.
9. An atom is the smallest unit of matter and consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Protons and neutrons are in the nucleus, surrounded by a cloud of electrons. My teachers in high school told me to imagine it as a sphere, and they are extremely tiny. I know this from taking science classes in school.
1. Yes, theories can change, but they do stay similar. Example the Geocentric Theory it was one theory that did change. We teach theories to our students because they are always changing and it is okay to fail and be wrong and you just keep observing and recording and sharing your results with other scientists.
ReplyDelete2. Art and science are similar in these ways. Both science and art are constantly changing, and they both often mean different things to different people, there is a sense of free interpretations and self meaning. Science and Art and different in a number of ways as well. Such as, science is very concrete, to an extent, and art is more of an expression. Art is more apparent in different aspects of life. Aft comes from emotions where as science comes from knowledge.
3. A scientific theory is studied, observed, tested, and accepted but not proved. Where as a law has been all of these and is fact until proven wrong. An example of scientific theory is the Geo-centric theory, and an example of a law is Newton’s three laws of motion.
4. Yes, scientists have to be very creative to come up with all of these methods and hypothesis to jumpstart their experiments. They also must seem really interested in their work to keep them going on their experiments and try to make the world a better place. An example of this is the Coke-a-Cola, and the way they keep researching to introduce new products in there market.
5. There is a difference between scientific knowledge and opinion. Typically scientific knowledge is widely proven, debated, and discussed with some results. Where as scientific opinion is just someones opinion on a certain subject or content area.
6. They are allowed to come up with all of these conclusions based on theories, opinions, and beliefs. They can also come up with all of these because they may be looking at the same data, but their interpretations of the data can all be different.
7.An atom is the smallest form of everything, and they make up everything around us. Through scientific studies it has been that the protons and neutrons are in the middle of the atom and they are surrounded by the electron cloud. I feel like scientists are quite certain with the nature of the atom, through their testing and experiments of it. Through determining what an atom looks like I think scientists used a lot of computer imaging programs along side of high level microscopes.
8. The atomic theory was created by John Dalton, and he stated that all things were matter and these were created from atoms.
9. An atom is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. They are so small that the naked human eye can not see them. I know this because this is what I have been taught from science text books, as well as my science teachers throughout the years.
1. Yes, theories can change all the time. If new information is presented that reveals the theory is wrong in part, the theory is then changed to fit the new information. We teach the theories we know because, as of now, they still stand. It is very hard to change a theory, many experiments must be concocted to prove the theory, or part of the theory is wrong. It is unlikely that the day after we teach the theory that it will be changed, therefore it is safe to teach the known and accepted theories. Every day medicine can change, but we still take our prescriptions knowing that soon a new and better one could come out. Like taking the medication, when we teach the known theories we are doing our best to use what we have at the present time even if time will change both the medical field and scientific theories.
ReplyDelete2. In text books art depicts the scientific on-goings that the text describes. Also, art and science both are driven by passion. Artists want to create and scientists want to learn and figure out the world they live in. But they are different because art can be fluid and free-flowing straight from emotion. Science is very factual and can seem emotionless.
3. Yes, there are actual differences between scientific laws and theories. Laws are unchangeable topics such as gravity. Gravity will never change, it will always exist and will always have the constant on 3.18 m/s on Earth. Theories can change when new information is presented. The big bang theory is one theory that could be changed if there was ever any information that showed the big bang theory to be wrong in any way.
4. Of course they use creativity and imagination! During the data collection they must imagine how new bits of data could affect the rest of the already collected data. Also, in order to show the world what is happening one they are done collecting data the scientists create pictures of the data they collected. They must be inventive to gather their data and creative when they hypothesize. If scientists were not creative or imaginative there would be no new products. If the makers of Coke were not imaginative there would be no other products to the Coke line.
5. Scientific knowledge is factually based whereas opinion is based upon biases. Such as I know that there is gravity and that it keeps me from falling off the earth, that is scientific knowledge. Scientific opinion would be as if I said “the sky is purple” and would not listen to facts and let that be my opinion.
6. These conclusions are all possible because there is no way to truly understand the universe since we are tied to the earth. Unless we were able to see the whole universe we may never truly know what is happening out there. Math problems based upon the small bits of data we are lucky to have obtained are not sound enough to make solid conclusions. This is also where knowledge and opinions in science can be seen. Many astronomers believe what they want to believe based upon a small number of data points. No one can be certain as of yet what is going out in the universe.
7. An atom has a nucleus that contains equal numbers of protons and neutrons and outer shells of electrons orbiting the nucleus. Scientists are completely certain the shape of an atom looks like this. I am sure that scientists have used very amazing microscopes and various methods to determine the shape of the atom.
8. The atomic theory was created by John Dalton and he states that all things are matter and matter is created from atoms. The ideas came from the data that revealed what atoms were and Dalton began to hypothesize that atoms, being so small, had to be part of what made up everything.
9. An atom has a nucleus that contains equal numbers of protons and neutrons and outer shells of electrons orbiting the nucleus. I know this because I have been told this information through science classes and texts books. I myself have never broken anything down far enough to see an atom.
1. Yes, it is possible for theories to change. Scientist have enough evidence to support theories, but not enough to completely prove it as fact. Through scientific testing new evidence can be found which may change the ideas of the theory. In schools theories are taught to show possible explanations based of proven evidence. For example the Evolution Theory is taught to give students an idea of how the human race came into existence. Theories are taught so students can form their own theories based on others' ideas.
ReplyDelete2. Science and Art are similar in the way that they both can be produced by using certain tools and a creative idea. Both subjects are interactive and hands-on. One difference is that science is based more on facts and art is more creative. Science is definite and Art is more unexplained.
3. A scientific law is considered factual, and proven while a theory is still being tested. Scientific law leads to theories. An example of scientific law is law of conservation of energy. The Big Bang Theory is an example of a well known-theory.
4. Yes, scientist must use creativity and their imagination to come up with new experiments and ideas. They use the scientific method when designing the experiments. When brainstorming to create a hypothesis they must use creativity to come to a conclusion. An example scientist using aquifers to create energy.
5. Yes, scientific knowledge is more factual than an opinion. For example, a student could easily create a scientific opinion based on known information, but scientific knowledge is true/known. The opinion is just an idea that has not been fully proven.
6. These scientist believe different ideas because they all have different scientific opinions on how the world works. They use their imaginations to come up with their on ideas, and everyone thinks differently.
7. The nucleus is in the middle with electrons orbiting around it. Protons and neutrons are located inside the nucleus. They are very tiny and not visible to the human eye. Though experiments, studying and using microscopes, I believe that scientist are accurately able to describe the correct make up of atoms.
8. The atomic theory claims that all matter is made up of tiny units called atoms. This concept originated in ancient Greece and India.
9. Atoms are too small to be seen by the human eye but I have learned the make up of them from science classes. They consist of protons, neutrons, electrons, and a nucleus.
1) Yes theories can change. They can change when new observations and evidence are produced that causes the original theory to be modified. We teach theories to open the students' mind to what conclusions have already been drawn from observations and evidence. This in turn could cause one of the students to make their own observations and draw conclusions. We used the example of medicine. There are many types of medicine that have been tested and in theory should heal, or aid in healing, a particular illness. But sometimes these medicines can cause other issues that may have not been theorized. This causes us to re-think the medicine and search out new ones that doesn't have too many side-effects.
ReplyDelete2) In science you can use artful depictions for observations or hypotheses or mechanical drawings, etc. You can use art for mapping the body, plants, space, etc. You use art skills for data and evidence in science. They contrast in the fact that art is not just limited to the depictions that scientists use. It covers many different genres and is a mode for transferring emotion. Art itself is more aesthetic in its purpose than the depictions that science calls for.
3) Yes. Scientific theory is something that has not been proven to be true, such as the big bang theory. A scientific law is a fact that will always produce the same results when tested, like gravity. We cannot deny the existence of gravity on our planet. It is daily proven to be true. The big bang theory, or evolution even for that matter, we cannot observe or test; we can only theorize based on what we do know and observe.
4) Yes. First of all you need creativity to come up with a hypothesis. Then to investigate the hypothesis you need to be able to come up with experiments that can be repeated to collect the results to determine if your hypothesis is correct or if it leads to a new question. I think of the science fair and how we had to come up with a creative idea of something that we wanted to know. My project that I thought was interesting was if pansies could survive off different kinds of fruit juice.
5) Yes. Knowledge is fact, like gravity. You cannot disprove it. There is opinion in science. The biggest one I can think of is the big bang theory and evolution vs. the creationist view of the Earth's beginnings. Although both are theories and have their own evidence, it is a bias.
6) It is all based on interpretation of the data. They are each looking at a certain perspective. But the collaboration of these ideas could help produce an effective theory despite the differences. It could help produce a theory that can be agreed upon. They maybe are not looking at the same data and the collaboration would help them see from different perspectives.
7) I know it has a nucleus and has electrons and protons and neutrons... Where in them I don't really know. I believe that scientists know the nature of the atom because they have observed it under a microscope. I mean that is how the atomic bomb was created - by discovering part of the nature of the atom.
8) I really have no idea of atomic theory. I have never heard of it before. But I believe it has to do with studying the nature and building blocks of the atom, figuring out how it reacts to different stimuli or whatever.
9) An atom I believe, if I remember what I was taught in school a long long time ago correctly, has a nucleus that has protons, neutrons, and electrons revolving around it. And the only way I know is from what I was taught in school. I have never actually observed one.
1. Yes, theories can change over time. Theories can change when they are revisited with more testing and questioning. Scientists can revisit these theories at any time when some aspects of science are altered to then therefore alter and question that particular theory. An example of a theory would be the Theory of Relativity.
ReplyDelete2. Science and Art are similar in that both artists and scientists use creativity and hard work to complete their tasks. They both use hands on activities/experiments to complete their work and both extremely interactive. However, I would say that art uses more creativity in each masterpiece and science leans more towards facts. I would come to say that art is more abstract and science is more concrete.
3. I would say that a scientific law is factual while a scientific theory has a good chance of being factual, but it still being tested. Scientific laws lead to scientific theories eventually. A good example to illustrate this answer would be the Evolution Theory.
4. Yes, scientists use their creativity and imagination during AND after the documentation of data. They use their creative brains to brainstorm and think up new ideas, and also to come up with perfect solutions. A good example would be Coca-Cola (there are so many kinds)!
5. Yes, scientific knowledge is more factual that one’s opinion. Knowledge is more set in stone while opinion often changes. For example, a student can have their own opinion as to why we stay on the ground, but scientific knowledge shows that gravity is the known solution as to why we stay on the ground.
6. All of these scientists have different beliefs because they have unique opinions on the data of the world. Either the data is changing so the pattern of the changing data is not clear, or their own imaginations come up with different solutions to the size of the universe.
7. An atom consists of protons and neutrons in the nucleus as the electrons orbit around it. Since these are extremely small and not seen without tools, scientists use microscopes so they can see exactly what they look like.
8. I am not sure what the atomic theory is, but I believe it just defines what an atom is; how matter is made up of small atoms.
9. An atom is a nucleus filled with protons and neutrons that is surrounded by electrons in an orbit. I only know this because I learned it in school.
1. Yes, theories do change. Theories are not based off of 100% facts, they are based off of some factual information and a series of observations and conclusions. For example, people for hundreds of years thought that the earth was flat. From the human eye it does appear to be flat. However, if you go to outer space and look at the earth, you would clearly see that the earth is round.
ReplyDelete2. Majority of science is a visual representation. Art is based off emotion and can be abstract. Science is normally factual and theory, but many scientists’ work is driven by their emotion. You have people like Leonardo da Vinci who were artist and scientist.
3. Scientific theory is something that has yet to be fully proven while scientific law is something that is factual. For example the big bang theory is scientific theory while scientific law would be the law of gravity.
4. Creativity normally involves the why factor when scientists are analyzing data and conducting conclusions. It takes creativity to look at a series of numbers and form a conclusion or end result from it. For example, the chemist who created the coke formula decided to use it as a drink for people to enjoy.
5. Scientific knowledge is based off facts while opinion is personal belief. For example, I know what goes up must come down at some point that is scientific knowledge. Whether I believe in creation or the big bang theory is my scientific opinion.
6. There are many theories about the universe’s state, because of scientific opinion. There is not enough information or scientific knowledge that allows us to know for sure what is really happening in the universe.
7. I know that atoms are the smallest form that we know. The makeup of atoms include a nucleus in the middle with electrons orbiting around it at a very fast pace. An atom’s electron count depends of the element the atom is made of. I think scientist know what the atom looks like relatively. From computer programs and high tech microscopes, they can estimate to the best of the ability what an atom looks like.
8. The Atomic theory states that everything is made up or comprised of matter and all matte is made of atoms. John Dalton is the scientist that came up with this theory.
9. An atom is comprised of protons, election and neutrons. Atoms are smaller than the tip of your pen.I know what atoms look like because of images and figures I’ve seen in science class.
1. Yes theories changes because they aren't based off facts rather gathered information and a handful of observations and conclusions. I think it is important to teach theories because it's a way to provoke further thinking which could lead into future ideas. We teach them because a starting point for someone to learn and grow from.
ReplyDelete2. Things you study and observe through a microscope could also resemble a piece of artwork. People view art as beautiful and enticing, as do scientist when they look at animals and nature. In art your creating something every time no matter the median. Whereas, science you may not always be creating something you might be understanding or observing. You're always going to have a piece of physical art. You're not always going to have a physical piece of science.
3. Theories have the chance of being proven wrong, whereas a law is concrete. For example, the law of gravity and a theory would be The Big Bang Theory.
4. I feel like creativity plays a huge factor in how scientist come up with ideas and formulas. They are playing with numbers and formulas in order to come up with observations and conclusions. For example, when someone came up with the idea of making play dough they had to think of formulas and ideas in order to make the substance to make play dough.
5. Scientific knowledge is a fact, such as the law of gravity. One knows that if you drop something from a building no matter the size or weight it will fall. A scientific opinion is only something one believes that has not been fully proven.
6. They all come up with different opinions because of the different data they have obtained. The one thing with the changing size of the earth is we don't have enough information to prove one observation correct. This different of observations could all be combined into one idea they all agree upon.
7. Atoms make up everything in the world. They're made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. I believe that scientist made these observations from detailed research and experiments. Technology today is so high tech that it would be very useful to observe the make up of an atom. I think it could also be proved by different scientist continually receiving the same information.
8. The Atomic Theory states that's all matter is made up of atoms. These ideas were created by John Dalton.
9. An atom is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. I know what they look like because of images and lessons given by my teachers about it.
1. Theory can change. If it was permanent it would be a scientific law, like gravity. We teach theory because it is the best and most thoroughly investigated explanation currently available. For example, evolution is the theory of the development of species because much evidence supports it. If someday there was another argument for the origin of species it would be compared to evolution and argued and everything. But for now there is no “law” of evolution and it remains a theory, although it’s the likely best answer.
ReplyDelete2. Science and art are more similar than different. Both are a creative and lengthy process. Both scientists and artist devote their life to their work and are often underappreciated during their lifetime, if not scorned for their revolutionary ideas. Both involve very careful methods, both experiment, both are radical and forward moving but also require a devotion to the classical training. The differences are harder to think of. Science tends to be recorded more in laboratories through temperatures, weights, masses and measurements while art is painted, played, danced and sculpted. Although one could easily compare the art studio to a science lab.
3. According to the National Academy of Science, scientific law is, “A descriptive generalization about how some aspect of the natural world behaves under stated circumstances.” While scientific theory is, “a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that can incorporate facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses.” The Law of Gravity & the Theory of Evolution.
4. Of course scientists use their creativity and imagination! During the data collection a scientist must be able to ponder why something isn’t going as predicted and re-imagine their approach. After data is collected and compiled, one must think, “what will this mean to the world? How can I express it? Whom does it concern?” and then seek to publish it through publications, universities, even ad campaigns if the news is big enough. Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited.”
5. Scientific knowledge is provable and concrete. I know that there are 360 degrees in a circle, a fact that cannot change. Although we know the earth is round, popular opinion was that it was flat. Scientific knowledge exists above opinion. Opinions change, fact cannot. For another example – because of the definitions of planets, “Pluto” no longer ranks among them, scientifically speaking. But many young people still would like to believe that it still is just because it once was.
6. I firmly believe that we seek the information we wish to find. In politics, a man trying to prove that the death penalty is wrong will find statistics and quotes in support of his own goal. Likewise, scientists who believe the earth is static might be looking at the same data as someone who believes it is expanding but because they are trying to prove different things they may interpret it differently.
7. If I were to explain it to kids, I might say that an atom looks like a cluster of grapes with hula hoops around it. Scientists use ever-advancing technology with microscopes to look at atoms.
8. The atomic theory by John Dalton basically states that all matter in the universe is composed of atoms.
9. I know what atoms look like because teacher and professors I trust have passed on information to me which they learned from trustworthy sources also, such as world renowned scientists who use the very best technology available.
1. Yes, I believe that theories can change, just as almost everything else in the world changes over time. If theories didn't evolve and change over time then nothing would be accomplished in the field of science.
ReplyDelete2. Both art and science are constantly changing, they both adapt with the times and evolve with different phases in history and different movements throughout the centuries. Art and science both have particular processes, but are both passion and feelings based as well, advances in fields such as cancer and diabetes research would never accomplish anything if people weren't passionate about finding a cure wether it be because of a husband, family member or friend that has been diagnosed.
3. Law is concrete fact, it has been proven over and over again with no doubt for change or adaptation, such as the law of gravity. While a theory isn't necessarily concrete proof and can possibly be disproven and argued about with subsequent evidence, such as the Big Bang Theory.
4. Scientists have to be able to imagine new steps, discover different answers and possibilites to problems they encounter, and develop whole new ideas when things don't turn out the way they planned. While they may not have the same creative brain as an artist, they still need to be able to recognize and develop patterns just as any other creative person has to.
5. Knowledge is something that can be proven, a list of rules, a series of steps or chart of elements, these are all scientific staples. While scientific-opinion is simply an aspect of science that someone may believe in, like Evolution, some people believe in it very strongly, while others don't.
6. This may be due to multiple approaches, different points of views and scientific backgrounds, the field in which they are trained in and whether the subject area is more opinion-based or not.
7. Everything in the world contains atoms, they are constructed of protons, neutrons and electrons, scientists are very sure of the presence of atoms and how they make up everything in the world. Through incredibly advanced technology, advanced and repetitive research and a foundation of years and years of evidence scientist are positive of their existence.
8. Atoms make up absolutely everything in the world instead of small random things that scientists thought everything was made up over before the existence of atoms. Democritus came up with the atomic theory.
9. A compilation of protons, neutrons and electrons, where the neutron and proton are next to each other with the electron revolving around it. I was taught growing up what an atom is supposed to look like, but due to its microscopic size, I have never seen one up close.
1. Yes, theories can change. We teach them because when the do change, it teaches the students AND the scientists something. Without mistakes we can't learn. For example, we believed the sun revolved around the earth. It seemed logical, however we eventually learned that gravitational force has to do with what is the biggest, not what appears to be bigger.
ReplyDelete2. Art exists because of science. They are similar in the sense that science (the environment, natural patterns) was the original inspiration behind early art. They are different because science conforms to a set of laws. Art is free form and spontaneous and dictated by its creator.
3. Scientific law is a description something observed such as the law of gravity. Scientific theory is the explanation behind something observed. For example, the law of gravity is that what goes up must come down. The theory of gravity lends the explanation behind gravitational force.
4. I believe that scientists do you use imagination; however, I believe their imagination is used in conjunction with their knowledge in their specific area of study. To some extent, their knowledge provides the first stepping stone to their imagination. Imagination is what leads them through their thought processes.
5. I believe their absolutely is a difference between knowledge and opinion. A prime example would be the controversy between evolution and creationism. Scientific knowledge shows that humans developed from apes. Many religions, however, maintain the opinion that God created the first man and woman.
The only similarities I find between the two are that when one has a differing opinion, they simply interpret scientific knowledge differently.
6. It is impossible for the scientists to travel to the outskirts of universe at the present time, therefore they have no concrete knowledge of the parameters of the universe. Instead they have a set of numbers to look at and interpret. Without concrete, visual justification, each scientist could be simply viewing the data differently than one another.
7. An atom looks like a cluster of balls with two circles around it. Scientists are quote certain of its existence, and can view the atom through the highest level of technology. I believe that scientists use what the see and then conceptualize the movement based on what they know in reference to electricity and molecular laws.
8. John Dalton states that all matter; liguid, gas, or solid is made up of atoms.
9. I have always been told that an atom looks like a cluster of very small balls with very small rings around it. Attached to these rings are even smaller balls, rotating around the cluster very fast. I don't know for sure, because I have never seen an atom under a proper microscope. I only know what I have been told, and I believe it.
1) Theories can change. Many times they change when there is sufficient evidence that alters them. Teaching scientific theories provides foundation to teaching and learning concepts. For example, the Theory of Evolution is one that has grown to be accepted due to the massive amount of data, records, research and technology that supports it. Even though it has been widely accepted as a theory, it is also testable and factual.
ReplyDelete2) Art and Science are similar in due to the amount of thought that goes into each of them. When someone speaks about the passion that an artist has, I think scientist share that same passion for the work they do. In many cases, art is based on the experience of that person. Science is based on facts and theories.
3) My understanding of scientific law and scientific theory and the difference between them are: a law is something that is accepted as it is and a theory is a concept that has been observed and is based on evidence, yet it can be changed. Newton’s Law of Gravity vs. The Theory of Natural Selection are good examples. Newton’s law is one that will not change and is widely accepted as the truth. The theory of natural selection is one that can be changed if evidence surfaces to do so.
4) Scientists definitely use their creativity and imagination. When I think of scientists, I think of people who go beyond what other scientist have already accomplish to find that something of their own.
5) Scientific knowledge is an idea that is supported with unbiased and factual information. Scientific opinion can be viewed as one’s own thoughts on an idea, which are sometimes biased. If someone said that the sky is blue, this is a statement that is factual and can be tested. For someone to say that the sky is pretty when it is blue, this is a statement that is heavily biased and untestable. How do we test how “pretty” something is? This is obviously an opinion.
6) For scientists to come up with different conclusions about the state of the universe, it must mean that scientists have different perspectives on things. Even though they are looking at the same experiments and data, their level of expertise and interest make their thoughts and beliefs differ.
7) I am not sure what an atom looks like. In previous classes, I remember talking about the structure of an atom which consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Scientists know how stable and reactive some atoms are as well as the properties that they can take on when they combine to make elements. When I think of atoms, I think of a hydrogen molecule broken into three different pieces.
8) Atomic Theory is the idea that everything is made of atoms which comes from John Dalton. Some of the principles that follow this theory are the fact that all matter is made of atoms which can neither be created nor destroyed. The atomic theory is heavily used in Chemistry. I remember reverting back to this theory when balancing equations.
9) An atom is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. I am not positive of its structure, but I often think of a molecule.
1. Yes, you have to teach what you know at the time. As technology advances information about theories can also change.
ReplyDelete2. They are similar because they both show information from different era's, they are constantly changing, and they adapt with the times. They are different because art is more expressive, art is more free form, and science is more processed/ knowledge based.
3. Yes, a theory contains no concrete evidence. An example of this would be evolution. A law means there is proof and it is not changing. An example of this is gravity.
4. Yes, they have to be creative just not in the same way others are. Science is discovered informations. Therefore scientists must be creative to think of these things to test and experiment.
5. Scientific knowledge means facts that are know. An example of this would be how scientists know how chemicals react when mixed together. Scientific opinion is what is formed before the knowledge. An example of this would be experiments that scientists do before knowledge is found.
6. Scientists can have multiple approaches, opinions or points of view. Also, a scientists background can change how they view data.
7. Atoms look like a cluster of "grape like" balls with a positive or negative charge that orbit around each other. We are certain due to technology advances that allow us to see them. Microscopes can take pictures and make them into 3D images.
8. The atomic theory is the idea that molecules are made of atoms and that atoms are the building block of matter. Scientists long ago made up a hypothesis and researched it to the most of their ability. Early Greek philosophers (Democritus) made these theories.
9. An atom looks like a bunch of grapes clustered together with rings orbiting around them. I think this because this is how atoms have always been portrayed to me.