History and Nature of Science

“Knowledge of the nature of science is central to the understanding of the scientific enterprise” (NAEP 2000) Scientific investigation grows from the contributions of many people. History and Nature of Science emphasizes the importance of the inclusion of historical perspectives and the advances that each new development brings to technology and human knowledge. This strand focuses on the human aspects of science and the role that scientists play in the development of various cultures."

History of Science as a Human Endeavor	Science Lists: Make a list of all the different ways that we use science in our daily lives. - Cooking, walking, etc...
	Scientists: Look at different scientists and read books about what they have done. IE: Alexander Graham Bell


Nature of Scientific Knowledge	Identify the following major parts of: the digestive system – mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines; respiratory system – nose, trachea, lungs; circulatory system – heart, arteries, veins, blood. - Using a grocery sack, cut out a hole for the head. Paste a picture of the digestive system on the front of the sack, showing the placement of the various body parts in the system. Students may wear their digestive systems around the room. Charts of the system can be easily found on the internet.
	Identify the following characteristics of a system: consists of multiple parts or subsystems; parts work independently.

	Identify parts of a system too small to be seen (e.g., plant and animal cells, crystals)