Module 3 - Scientific Concepts
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In this module you will begin your journey to prepare for the Natural Science Domain Assessment by focusing on scientific concepts and unifying themes. The purpose of this module is to understand the scientific method, identify overarching concepts and themes, and recognize the impact of key historical developments in various science disciplines.
Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3 : : Activity 4
In this module you will begin your journey to prepare for the Natural Science Domain Assessment by focusing on scientific concepts and unifying themes. The purpose of this module is to understand the scientific method, identify overarching concepts and themes, and recognize the impact of key historical developments in various science disciplines.
Activity 1: Topics
Use the readings, learning resources, and websites to research the following topics. Record your notes and questions in your notebook.
- Hierarchy of Life
- Evolution
- Properties of Life
- Inquiry
- DNA
- Theory
- Microscopic
- Reductionism
- Macroscopic
- Systems Biology
- Falsifiability
- Causal explanation (causal link)
- Equilibrium
- Models
- Systems/Subsystems
