Introduction to Scientific

Investigation
Chapter 1

By: Ms Renu
Overview

 Science is Part of Daily Life  Density

 Your Science Laboratory  Steps in Scientific

Investigation
 Physical Quantities and
their Units  Scientific Attitude and
Values in Carrying Out
 The Use of Measuring Scientific Investigations
Instruments, Accuracy,
Consistency, Sensitivity
and Errors
1.1 Science is Part of Daily Life

What is Science?
What is science?

 Science
is the study of natural
phenomena.
 So, what do you understand about
natural phenomena?
 Can you give a few examples?

Natural phenomena
are events that
occur on their own
(naturally) in our
surroundings.  Is flash flooding a natural phenomena?

(It is not caused by

humans!)
Importance of Science in Everyday Life
Medicine
• Discovery of vaccines prevent diseases such as polio and tuberculosis
• Advanced surgery techniques makes treatment easier. (Laparoscopic
surgery – using fibre optic camera)

Communication
• The development of satellites allow live telecast of events
• The development of smart phones allow us to be connected to every
corner of the world

Agriculture
• Hydroponic method allows the growing of plants without soil
• Invention od better fertilizers and higher quality seeds increases yield of
crops.
Importance of Science in Everyday Life

Construction
• Buildings can be made more resistant to earthquakes and this
saves more lives.
• Taller buildings can be build with development of stronger
constructions and creative designs.

Transportation
• Travel time has been cut short with the development of
aeroplanes that fly longer distances (Example: Non-stop flight
from Auckland, New Zealand to Doha, Qatar takes 17 hours
30 minutes for a distance of 14,539 km’s)
• Beijing - Shanghai High Speed Railway, Jinghu High Speed
Railway for short, finishes the 1,318km's distance between the
two cities in 4.5 hours.
 Fields in Science

Physics Medicine

Biology Astronomy

Chemistry Geology
 Careers in Science

Physics - Medicine -
physicist doctor

Biology - Astronomy -
biologist astronomer

Chemistry - Geology -
chemist geologist
Your Science Laboratory
Your
Science Laboratory
Hazardous Materials Symbols
Rules and Safety Measures in the Laboratory

 Do not enter the laboratory without permission.

 Neverstart an experiment without permission from the
teacher.
 Read and understand the instructions of the experiment
beforehand.
 Use the chemicals and apparatus correctly and carefully.
 Eating,drinking and playing are prohibited in the
laboratory.
 Do not take any apparatus and chemicals out of the
laboratory.
Rules and Safety Measures in the Laboratory

 After
using, keep the apparatus and chemicals out of the
laboratory.
 Make sure the place to conduct the experiments is always
neat and clean.
 Washall the apparatus and throw away waste materials
according to the correct procedures.
 Wash your hands with soap and water before leaving the
laboratory.
Physical Quantities and Units

Physical
quantity

Quantities Have
that can be standard
measured units (SI)
Questions & Discussion