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Science Class Notes Entry Level

The document provides an introduction to science, outlining its definition, branches, and the scientific method. It explains the three states of matter and their changes, as well as characteristics and classifications of living things. Key concepts include biology, chemistry, physics, and the classification system for living organisms.

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Science Class Notes Entry Level

The document provides an introduction to science, outlining its definition, branches, and the scientific method. It explains the three states of matter and their changes, as well as characteristics and classifications of living things. Key concepts include biology, chemistry, physics, and the classification system for living organisms.

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Science Class Notes (Entry Level)

Page 1: Introduction to Science

What is Science?

Science is the study of the natural world through observation and experiments. It helps us understand how

things work.

Branches of Science:

1. Biology - study of living things

2. Chemistry - study of substances and how they change

3. Physics - study of forces, energy, and matter

4. Earth Science - study of Earth, weather, and space

Scientific Method Steps:

1. Ask a question

2. Do background research

3. Make a hypothesis

4. Conduct an experiment

5. Record data

6. Draw conclusions
Science Class Notes (Entry Level)

Page 2: States of Matter

What is Matter?

Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

Three Main States of Matter:

- Solid: Has shape and volume (e.g., Ice, rock, metal)

- Liquid: Has volume, takes shape of container (e.g., Water, juice, oil)

- Gas: No fixed shape or volume (e.g., Air, steam, helium)

Changes in State:

- Melting - Solid to liquid

- Freezing - Liquid to solid

- Evaporation - Liquid to gas

- Condensation - Gas to liquid

- Sublimation - Solid to gas (e.g., dry ice)


Science Class Notes (Entry Level)

Page 3: Living Things

What Makes Something Living?

All living things share these characteristics:

1. Made of cells

2. Need energy

3. Grow and develop

4. Respond to their environment

5. Reproduce

6. Adapt and evolve

Types of Living Things:

- Plants - Make their own food using sunlight

- Animals - Eat other organisms

- Fungi - Decompose organic material

- Microorganisms - Tiny life forms (bacteria, protists)

Classification of Living Things (Simplified):

1. Kingdom

2. Phylum

3. Class

4. Order

5. Family

6. Genus

7. Species

Example: Humans = Homo sapiens

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