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    This document introduces lower secondary students to the branches of science - biology, physics, and chemistry. It provides examples of famous scientists in each field, such as Louis Pasteur, Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, Stephen Hawking, and Isaac Newton. The document explains that science helps improve lives through discoveries that solve problems, produce better food and materials, treat diseases, and prolong life. It also discusses that technology applies scientific knowledge and both science and technology impact quality of life, while noting there can be abuses and limitations of science as well.

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    Introduction to Lower Secondary

    Science
    2011
    Systematic study of Nature
    Branches of Science
    Biology
    Physics
    Chemistry
    What is Biology?
    Study of Living things such as animal, plant and micro-organism
    Famous People
    Louis Pasteur & Thomas Edison
    What is Chemistry
    Study of matter and its interactions
    Famous people
    Marie Curie
    What is Physics
    Study of Matter, Energy , Forces and their Interactions
    Famous People
    Stephen Hawking & Isaac Newton
    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN??
    Modular Approach
    Uses and Benefits
    • Scientists make important discoveries which
    help us to better understand nature.
    • These discoveries can be used to improve our
    lives and surroundings and to solve problems.
    Examples
    • Produce better food so that people do not
    starve or become malnourished
    • Make better materials for clothes and
    spacesuits
    • Treat, cure or prevent diseases
    • Diagnose diseases
    • Develop vaccines
    • Prolong our lives
    What is technology?
    • The application of science is known as
    technology
    • Science and technology are closely related to
    our lives
    • They help to improve the
    quality of life
    Abuses of Science
    Limitations of Science
    Scientists cannot stop events from happening
    Attitudes
    • Being curious about the world around us
    • Being passionate about work
    • Being creative in thinking of new ideas and solutions
    • Persevering in spite of failure
    • Having teamwork and the ability to work well with others
    • Being objective
    • Keeping an open mind
    • Having integrity
    • Being responsible

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