Module 2

Examine PhenomenaAquire New KnowledgeCorrect and Aquire New knowledge

Science is Everywhere!!

What is Scientific Literacy?

Knowing Major Theories in Science .................................................................................Big Bang Theory-Hubbles Law of Cosmic Expansion-Kepler'slaws of Planetary Motion-Universal Law of Gravitation-Newton's Laws of Motion- Laws of Thermodynamics- Archimedes Buoyancy Principle-Evolution and Natural Selection- General Relativity- Heisenburg's Uncertainty Principle

Great Question! Sceintific literacy is the capacity to use scientific knowledge, to identify questions and to draw evidence-based conclusions in order to understand and help make decisions about the natural world and the changes made to it through human activity. In a nut shell, the term scientific litearcy sums up the inentions of science education as an educator.

How is This Relevent To Me?

Because we live in an age of constant scientific discovery, this is ALL RELEVENT! Using science in our everyday lives not necessarily "doing science" is the core of scientific literacy.