This document discusses the nature of science. It describes how science involves asking questions about the natural world and using methods like research, observation, and experimentation to investigate answers. Some benefits of science are fighting diseases, saving resources, and answering societal questions. Scientific knowledge may be modified as new information challenges existing theories. The document provides examples of jobs that use science, such as zoologist, geochemist, mechanic, oceanographer, and volcanologist.

1. Nature of science Chapter 1

2. Bellringer Think of five questions about the natural world. Write your responses in your science journal.

4. Describethree methods of investigation.

5. Identify some benefits of science.

6. Describehow scientific knowledge may be modified.

9. Observation Take a look around to find answers to your question. Watch your subject.

14. Geochemist A person who specializes in the chemistry of rocks, minerals, and soil.

16. VolcanologistA person who studies one of Earth’s most interesting processes—volcanoes.