What is Physics? The Scientific Method
Students will explore the scope of physics as a science and understand the systematic approach of the scientific method through practical examples.
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Students will explore the scope of physics as a science and understand the systematic approach of the scientific method through practical examples.
Key Questions
- Explain how the scientific method provides a framework for understanding natural phenomena.
- Compare the role of observation and experimentation in developing scientific theories.
- Justify why physics is considered a fundamental science that underpins other scientific disciplines.
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