Module 3 - Scientific Concepts

Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4

Activity 4: Guiding Questions and Competence Builder

Answer the following questions using information gained through the readings, Thinkwell, CourseCompass, and websites. Enter answers and thoughts on the topics in your notebook.

When are accepted theories changed?
Why are researchers starting to complement reductionism with a systems approach to biology?
Outline key historical developments in life science, physical science, and earth science.
Describe themes that unify biology.

Competence Builder

Go to the Natural Science Learning Community and click on the blog post “Scientific Discoveries”. Post a message about a theme or discovery in science that you find interesting.
Read through the messages in the “Scientific Discoveries” blog and respond to one message.

Citation: sguy. (2007, September 25). Module 3 - Scientific Concepts. Retrieved January 08, 2009, from Western Governors University Web site: http://ocw.wgu.edu/liberal-arts/natural-science-parts-i-and-ii-after-10-8-2007/module-3-scientific-concepts-1.