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What is science? Science is the knowledge and understanding of
nature. It is the continuous search for knowledge about how things
behave under different conditions, and why. With this knowledge,
the scientist seeks to improve man's living conditions. Thus,
science has made possible such things as polio vaccine, satellites,
television, faster-than-sound jets and atomic power. Science
means knowledge that has been gathered and checked by careful
investigation. |
It is this same careful investigation or research that makes
it possible to flick a switch and light up a room - or turn a
dial and enjoy TV or radio entertainment. Scientists are knocking
on a door of planetary conquest, an achievement that will be
the offspring of truth-seeking research. Science begins with
curiosity and this curiosity is the characteristic built in scientists
that have discovered the things that make everyday easier. It
is important for the government to know how well students are
doing with science in school because not only are we the future,
but science is as well.
"Splat with the Newfoundland Science Centre" is
a television show that teaches kids as well as adults that science
education that is important and interesting. They teach scientific
principles a fun and interesting way as I enjoy to watch it.
They review physical science as well as chemistry in a fun way.
They use paints and familiar products to conduct experiments
that enables to easily demonstrate science. It is important to
see science to understand it. By allowing kids to experience
science themselves, it increases interest and love for science
as they are seeing and doing as well as learning science, an
important skill for their future.
Science is not only fun for the youth, but also for adults,
on a larger scale. Scientists value their work because it is
personally satisfying and because scientific advances can benefit
society. Many people choose science as a career because it offers
them an exciting challenge. Making an outstanding scientific
discovery can bring international fame, wealth and important
awards like the Nobel Prize. Alfred Nobel (1833-1896).
Why study science? We get up in the morning and wash with
water that has been scientifically treated and purified. Pressure
forces heated water from the tap. We use electric lights and
enjoy the comforts of a heated home. During the day, we use machines
that simplify tasks of daffy life. We live in an age of electronic
computers, mechanical "brains," miracle drugs and guided
missiles. All of these advances affect our daily lives. Science
plays an important role in nearly everything we do. Our modern
world depends on telephones, electricity, cars and countless
other scientific discoveries and inventions. Millions of lives
have been saved by drugs such as penicillin and the smallpox
vaccine.
But, some people hold science responsible for worldwide disasters
like the atomic bomb, pollution and the thinning of the ozone.
Politicians, economists, scientists and other social planners
must jointly decide how experiments such as setting up reactions
in a nuclear reactor or trying to correct baby's inherited defects
are going to affect society.
Hospital technicians examining blood samples, mathematicians
about the origins of the universe, the botanist collecting rare
plant specimens and the chemist developing new type of food flavouring
are all scientists who share belief in studying the world to
discover how it works and to find ways to improve lives. Studying
science helps you to become a better citizen. Your town may have
to decide on problems about roads, civil defense measures, parks,
airports, sewage disposal or the water supply. Only if you have
learned some principles of science can you help decide these
problems wisely. Science is important in the international market
and the welfare of our country depends upon wise decisions by
well-informed citizens.
It is important for the government to know how well students
are doing in science because if Canadian school students are
not up to the national or global science education level, the
government and department of education must determine how to
improve science education in our schools so that we can be well
equipped and have equal opportunities as other Canadian students
or students around the world. Science is important in the growth
of our future as it is essential and we must be well educated
in the science field as science has become more and more important
in the development of our future.
Science is important to our everyday life. We use it in everything
we do.
Computers are becoming the way of the future and even they
are a science in themselves. The youth of today are the key to
the future and we must strive for higher learning and appropriate
education so that we will ameliorate our life, as well obtain
immense opportunities in the innovative, technological and fast
paced work force. Science is fun and important and our lifestyle
depends on it. |
