Anna Simon
10/22/14
3rd period Mrs. Porter
The Importance of Science in or Society
Science is the foundation of innovative culture. Understanding science is crucial to be informed and active in our country's future. It is a way of knowing and thinking about the natural and physical components of the world in which we live. The importance of science in our daily lives may not be obvious. We make science based choices every day. It's involved when we choose what to eat, or choose products with the least impact on the environment or make informed decisions about our healthcare. It's the foundation of an innovative culture and at the core of significant political decisions. Our personal lives are real world contexts for learning science and understanding the impact of science on our lives. Our knowledge of science comes from the contributions of many different cultures and people. Not only do different types of science interact such as the concept of light energy, that links biology, chemistry and physics, but science can be found in subjects like history, geography, philosophy and all sorts of subject areas. For example, understanding time periods in history and societies includes learning about scientific innovations and technology used during those periods. Science is even dance and music it allows us to understand how we hear music, how we move our bodies to dance and how our eyes see art. Learning opportunities linking science to other subjects provide a rich context for integrating science, technology, mathematics, and language concepts and skills. Reading, writing, and speaking are all essential to comprehending and communicating scientific issues and ideas. Literacy in science is more than just reading and writing. Understanding the impact of science in our world provides opportunity to debate issues through written, oral, or visual presentations. The skills of sorting and classifying, estimating and counting, measuring, graphing, collecting data and analyzing are frequently used when doing science. Science is a way of knowing and thinking about the natural and physical world. Conducting science investigations and explorations involves use of inquiry skills. This helps develop their critical thinking, reasoning, and decision-making skills. The conclusion of the importance of science in our society is simple because from an early age, we interact with our environment, asking questions and seeking answers. This question-and-answer process lies at the heart of knowing and doing science.