the one with the theories

Teaching science within the curriculum is important. Without scientific knowledge, people are forced to take other peoples' word for it or come to their own incorrect conclusions. Science can be used as a way of getting ahead in life or it just makes one a better, more informed citizen. Students are fortunate because there is a new paradigm of teaching; a new way of thinking about science, students, and teaching.

Terms:

• Theory--as in "the theory of [electromagnetism]"
• Mechanics--as explanation that has undergone a lot of testing
• Working hypothesis--an applied theory without testing
• Hypothesis--contributes explanations
• Evidence--a body of data for observations, becomes the basis for a scientific claim

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[andrea]