Before you Start
Watch this video by creators Dr Rachel Sheffield and Leonie McIlvenny who explain how the unit works and ways to use this website to support your learning.
What is science?
In this unit the first question we seek to answer is 'What is Science?'
Explore now, the purpose and meaning of science and what science means to a wide variety of scientists in the following examples. As you do, consider the following:
1) Can you trust science?
2) Some thoughts about the Nature of Science (NOS) and Science Inquiry by Science educators Norman and Judith Lederman (p 4-8)
3) So what is science inquiry and why is it important? Do you need to have science in your life?
4) Examine the videos Battling Bad Science (Dr Ben Goldacres) and 'can you trust science too much'
Explore now, the purpose and meaning of science and what science means to a wide variety of scientists in the following examples. As you do, consider the following:
1) Can you trust science?
2) Some thoughts about the Nature of Science (NOS) and Science Inquiry by Science educators Norman and Judith Lederman (p 4-8)
3) So what is science inquiry and why is it important? Do you need to have science in your life?
4) Examine the videos Battling Bad Science (Dr Ben Goldacres) and 'can you trust science too much'
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