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7N.1.5 A Pursuit of Scientific Knowledge

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What are you looking for in the models?Benefits and limitations
Modelsrepresentations of objects or systems
Model typesPhysical, 2D, 3D, Graphs, Diagrams, Mathematical Formulas, Computer Simulations, Manipulative
Model LimitationDoes not include all of the variables
Fields of SciencePhysical (physics & chemistry), Biology, Geology, Astronomy
Physics (Physical Science)Study of energy and motion
chemistry (Physical Science)The study of the properties of matter and how matter changes
BiologyThe study of life
Geologythe study of the origin, history, and structure of Earth
TechnologyApplication of science to help people
Model Limitation 11 The pieces do not show the interactions amongst the parts
Model Limitation 22 The objects are not to scale with one another within the model
Model Limitation 33 Only certain aspects of the real object can be tested/examined
Model Benefits 11 The real life object is too large to see in its entirety
Model Benefits 22 An object is too small to see with the naked eye
Model Benefits 33 The event happens too quickly to be observed by humans
Model Benefits 44 The event occurs too slowly to be observed in a human life
Examples of TechnologyPencil, Vaccine, Computers, Calculators, Microscopes, Telescopes, Beakers
astronomyThe study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space and how they interact
What are you looking for in the models?Benefits and limitations



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