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Scientific Thought Webquest

Instructions: Go to the following links and answer the questions in Microsoft Work. Unless requested, use the author’s opinion or information – not your own. You will need to scan and read the links to get the information. The summary assignment involves the application of what you have learned – essentially you must think like a scientist and answer the question in a reflection. Attention must be paid to use the scientific thinking NOT your own opinion.

http://www.geo.sunysb.edu/esp/files/scientific-method.html
1. Define science
2. Describe the nature of reliable knowledge
3. Compare Empircal Evidence with Hearsay, Emotional, and Revelatory Evidence
4. What is the best way to learn logical reasoning? Why is important?
5. Why are meaningful questions important in the scientific method?
6. Find the definition of a scientific theory, then explain what the author means by this.

http://www.criticalthinking.org/files/ScientificThinking-DC.pdf
1. Describe the nature of Linear, Circular, Negative feedback causality and Chain Reaction Causality
2. Provide examples and a sample question for each of the following: Clarity, Accuracy, Precision, Relevance, Depth, Breadth, Logic
3. Using the guide on page 14-15 titled “How to Analyze the Logic of a Scientific Article, Essay or Chapter” go to the following link and use the article http://harvardmagazine.com/2008/09/the-teen-brain.html

Physics Students go p29 Chemistry Students p30 Biology Students p 33 to answer no. 4
4. Describe one key question, one key assumption, one key inference, their point of view
5. Why is pseudo scientific problem a problem in our society?
6. P. 45 – Why do students need to understand the reasons for doing the experiment?

http://teacher.pas.rochester.edu/phy_labs/appendixe/appendixe.html
Summarize common mistakes in Applying the Scientific Method.

http://www.ted.com/talks/view/lang/eng//id/824
Watch the whole video, take notes on the following prompt and then answer it: According to the speaker, why is scientific thought important? Provide two specific examples from the talk and describe them in detail.

Summary Assignment:
Go to the following website to listen to the following podcast. You could also read the transcript on the same page.
http://www.npr.org/2011/06/06/137003625/what-a-college-major-is-really-worth

Listen to or read the transcript of the interview – Using the process of scientific thought that you have learned about during this web quest, respond to the following: In your educated / informed opinion, What are the implications on the choice of college major. Additionally, describe some of the barriers (in your opinion) to those in the higher paying majors. Ensure you support your answer appropriately.

Work Specifications:
• Typed, 12 point Times New Roman Font, Double Spaced
• All questions should be your own work – do not work with a partner.
• You will be graded on the details that prove you read, watched and listened to the materials. So ensure you are specific.
• You will be graded on presentation – so include a title page – with name, title of assignment (see top of page) date
• You may be asked to verbally clarify something you have written to prove it was your own work so be prepared for this.

[b] Instructions: Go to the following links and answer the questions in Microsoft Work. Unless requested, use the author’s opinion or information – not your own. You will need to scan and read the links to get the information. The summary assignment involves the application of what you have learned – essentially you must think like a scientist and answer the question in a reflection. Attention must be paid to use the scientific thinking NOT your own opinion.[/b] [http://www.geo.sunysb.edu/esp/files/scientific-method.html] 1. Define science 2. Describe the nature of reliable knowledge 3. Compare Empircal Evidence with Hearsay, Emotional, and Revelatory Evidence 4. What is the best way to learn logical reasoning? Why is important? 5. Why are meaningful questions important in the scientific method? 6. Find the definition of a scientific theory, then explain what the author means by this. [http://www.criticalthinking.org/files/ScientificThinking-DC.pdf] 1. Describe the nature of Linear, Circular, Negative feedback causality and Chain Reaction Causality 2. Provide examples and a sample question for each of the following: Clarity, Accuracy, Precision, Relevance, Depth, Breadth, Logic 3. Using the guide on page 14-15 titled “How to Analyze the Logic of a Scientific Article, Essay or Chapter” go to the following link and use the article [http://harvardmagazine.com/2008/09/the-teen-brain.html] [b] Physics Students go p29 Chemistry Students p30 Biology Students p 33 to answer no. 4 [/b] 4. Describe one key question, one key assumption, one key inference, their point of view 5. Why is pseudo scientific problem a problem in our society? 6. [b] P. 45 – Why do students need to understand the reasons for doing the experiment? [/b] [http://teacher.pas.rochester.edu/phy_labs/appendixe/appendixe.html] Summarize common mistakes in Applying the Scientific Method. [http://www.ted.com/talks/view/lang/eng//id/824] Watch the whole video, take notes on the following prompt and then answer it: According to the speaker, why is scientific thought important? Provide two specific examples from the talk and describe them in detail. Summary Assignment: Go to the following website to listen to the following podcast. You could also read the transcript on the same page. [http://www.npr.org/2011/06/06/137003625/what-a-college-major-is-really-worth] Listen to or read the transcript of the interview – Using the process of scientific thought that you have learned about during this web quest, respond to the following: In your educated / informed opinion, What are the implications on the choice of college major. Additionally, describe some of the barriers (in your opinion) to those in the higher paying majors. Ensure you support your answer appropriately. [b] Work Specifications:[/b] • Typed, 12 point Times New Roman Font, Double Spaced • All questions should be your own work – do not work with a partner. • You will be graded on the details that prove you read, watched and listened to the materials. So ensure you are specific. • You will be graded on presentation – so include a title page – with name, title of assignment (see top of page) date • You may be asked to verbally clarify something you have written to prove it was your own work so be prepared for this.