Balas, Johana B. SED106.

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Science is a methodical and logical approach to discovering how the universe works.

It is also the body of knowledge accumulated as a result of discoveries about everything in

the universe. According to Merriam-Webster, the word "science" is derived from the Latin

word "scientia," which means knowledge based on demonstrable and reproducible data.

According to this definition, science seeks measurable outcomes through testing and analysis,

a process known as the scientific method. Science is founded on facts rather than opinions or

preferences. The scientific method is intended to challenge ideas through research. One

important aspect of the scientific process, according to the University of California, Berkeley,

is that it focuses solely on the natural world. Anything considered supernatural or beyond

physical reality does not fall under the scope of science.

The scientific method is founded on scientific process skills. These skills include

observation, communication, classification, measurement, inference, and prediction. These

fundamental skills are combined when scientists design and carry out experiments, or when

we all conduct fair test experiments in everyday life. Each of the six fundamental skills is

important on its own as well as when combined. The six basic skills can be arranged in a

logical order of increasing expertise, though even the youngest students will use all of them at

different times. Students will spend more time in the early grades using skills like observation

and communication. As students grow older, they will spend more time using inference and

prediction skills. Classification and measurement are used more evenly across grade levels,

partly because there are more ways to classify in increasingly complex ways, and partly

because methods and systems of measurement must also be introduced to children gradually

over time.
 Science is the greatest example of a group effort. It helps us live a longer and

healthier life by monitoring our health, providing medicine to cure our diseases, reducing

aches and pains, assisting us in providing water for our basic needs, including food, providing

energy, and making life more enjoyable by including sports, music, entertainment, and

cutting-edge communication technology. Last but not least, it feeds our soul. Science

provides solutions to everyday problems and assists in the investigation of the universe's

great mysteries. To put it another way, science is one of the most important sources of

knowledge. It serves a specific purpose as well as a variety of functions for the benefit of our

society, including the generation of new knowledge, the improvement of education, and the

enhancement of our quality of life.

Learning science is just as important as learning mathematics and history. The

increased emphasis on STEM education is at the forefront of current educational discussions.

Science can be a difficult subject to teach due to the amount of material to cover and students

being discouraged by the amount to master. The importance of teaching science, on the other

hand, should be at the frontline of an educator's mind. There is much more to learning than

memorizing theories, formulas, and vocabulary. Science, at a point, involves communication

with various people, teaches patience and perseverance, and can help children develop a

healthy dose of skepticism. It also teaches children about the world around them and teaches

them that they can help solve the world's problems.

As a student and a human being, I realized that science contributes to our

understanding of the world around us. Everything we know about the universe is the result of

scientific research and experimentation, from how trees reproduce to what an atom is made

of. Science is a necessary component of daily life. We can't deny the importance of science
and its applications in our daily lives. Everyone should have a basic understanding of science

because it simplifies life and broadens our horizons in numerous ways. Science does not

change over time because it is entirely based on facts and experiments. The fundamentals

never change. Science can be found in almost every aspect of our lives. We use science in our

daily lives. We wake up and apply paste and brushes, both of which are provided by science.

Science is used in many aspects of our lives, including cooking, eating, and clothing. Baking

necessitates a basic understanding of science, and baking machines such as ovens and

microwaves are scientific assets. Considering the wonder and significance of science, we can

conclude that it has a wide range of applications in all aspects of human life. It is important

that we make our lives easier. It provides answers to all of life's mysteries. Its facts and

theories give our imagination wings.

References:

https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-science-lesson-for-kids.html

https://www.vedantu.com/chemistry/importance-of-science

http://www.longwood.edu/cleanva/images/sec6.processskills.pdf