Ch. 1
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Creation Mandate
God’s command given to mankind in Genesis 1:28 to exercise dominion over the world by wisely using the resources He has placed here.
Presupposition
An assumption that a person makes about the world that helps him investigate the world and understand it from a certain point of view.
Worldview
The perspective from which a person sees or interprets all matters of life.
Science
The collection of observations, inferences, and models produced through a systematic study of nature for the purpose of enabling humans to exercise good and wise dominion over God’s world.
Model
A workable explanation or description of a natural or artificial phenomenon
Theory
A scientific model that explains a related set of phenomena according to a certain paradigm (pattern or plan)
Law
A model, often expressed as a mathematical expression, that describes phenomena under certain conditions
What was the earliest event in human history that drastically and negatively changed God’s very good creation?
The Fall
Why should people, even complete strangers, be valuable to us?
They are made in God’s image
Which of the following is NOT one of the three tasks through which Christians proclaim God’s glory when they do physical science? A. Exploring B. Explaining C. Describing D. Complaining
D. Complaining
True or False: The Biblical concept of redemption includes a component that extends beyond individual, personal salvation.
True
A scientific law _________ phenomena.
Describes
A scientific theory ________ phenomena.
Explains
What are two main branches of physical science?
Chemistry and Physics
Which of the following is NOT a practical way that physical science can be used to fulfill the Creation Mandate? A. Designing a virtual reality app for surgeons to practice difficult surgical procedures before attempting the real thing B. Using principles of chemistry to find tasty ways to make favorite foods such as Mac N Cheese or lasagna gluten-free C. Figuring out how many ACA freshman can fit into an old-fashioned telephone booth D. Using data about ocean water salt concentration to determine the correct settings on a desalination (de-salting) machine that provides fresh water from ocean water in dry regions
C. Figuring out how many ACA freshman can fit into an old-fashioned telephone booth
Marcie is trying a new cookie recipe. She wants to see if the amount of baking powder she uses will make the cookies rise more. She makes three batches of cookies and changes the amount of baking powder for each batch. What is the independent variable?
The amount of baking powder
Marcie is trying a new cookie recipe. She wants to see if the amount of baking powder she uses will make the cookies rise more. She makes three batches of cookies and changes the amount of baking powder for each batch. What is the independent variable?
How much the cookies rise
Marcie is trying a new cookie recipe. She wants to see if the amount of baking powder she uses will make the cookies rise more. She makes three batches of cookies and changes the amount of baking powder for each batch. What are the 2 things that will remain constant for this experiment?
The amount of time the cookies are baked in the oven The amount of dough
Marcie is trying a new cookie recipe. She wants to see if the amount of baking powder she uses will make the cookies rise more. She makes three batches of cookies and changes the amount of baking powder for each batch. Write a testable question for this experiment.
Does increasing the amount of baking powder I use make the cookies rise higher?
Marcie is trying a new cookie recipe. She wants to see if the amount of baking powder she uses will make the cookies rise more. She makes three batches of cookies and changes the amount of baking powder for each batch. Write a hypothesis for this experiment.
If… I use more baking powder, then… the cookies will rise higher.
List the steps to the scientific method.
Problem Hypothesis Research Experiment Data analysis Conclusion
Which of the following is the best example of a hypothesis? A. If I add 5 hour energy to my breakfast, then I might go crazy during school. B. I think that 5 hour energy will help me stay awake in class. They say it has caffeine so it might keep me awake. C. If I add 5 hour energy to my breakfast routine, then my heart rate will increase because 5 hour energy is full of caffeine.
C. If I add 5 hour energy to my breakfast routine, then my heart rate will increase because 5 hour energy is full of caffeine.
Which of the following is the best example of a testable question? A. What kind of food does a plant need to grow? B. Does the amount of light a plant gets affect its growth? C. How does light help a plant grow? D. Why are plants green?
C. How does light help a plant grow?
True or False: Testable questions contain a cause and effect relationship.
True