Describe innovation in technology

Science is Part of Daily Life

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Science is Part of Daily Life

Definition

Science is a discipline that involves systematic observations and experiments of natural phenomena

The importance of science in everyday life:

Contributes to the area of engineering (construction of tall buildings)
The invention of satellites has made communication more effective and faster
Increases crop yields by the invention of fertilisers, pesticides and hydroponic method
The discovery of vaccines and antibiotics in the field of medicine helps in controlling infectious diseases and reduces the death rate

Fields in Science

Physics

Study of energy and its influence on matter
Example: Engineering

Biology

Study of living things
Examples: Zoology, botany

Chemistry

Study of matter and its reactions
Examples: Pharmacology

Geology

Study of rocks, soil and minerals
Examples: Geochemistry, geomorphology

Astronomy

Study of planets, stars and other objects in the universe
Example: Astrophysics

Meteorology

Study of weather and climate change
Example: Hydrometeorology

Careers in Science
Physics	Biology
Astronomer Teacher Physicst	Botanist Zoologist Teacher


Chemistry	Geology
Pharmacist Forensic scientist Chemist	Geologist Teacher

Science is Part of Daily Life

1.1

Science is Part of Daily Life

Definition

Science is a discipline that involves systematic observations and experiments of natural phenomena

The importance of science in everyday life:

Contributes to the area of engineering (construction of tall buildings)
The invention of satellites has made communication more effective and faster
Increases crop yields by the invention of fertilisers, pesticides and hydroponic method
The discovery of vaccines and antibiotics in the field of medicine helps in controlling infectious diseases and reduces the death rate

Fields in Science

Physics

Study of energy and its influence on matter
Example: Engineering

Biology

Study of living things
Examples: Zoology, botany

Chemistry

Study of matter and its reactions
Examples: Pharmacology

Geology

Study of rocks, soil and minerals
Examples: Geochemistry, geomorphology

Astronomy

Study of planets, stars and other objects in the universe
Example: Astrophysics

Meteorology

Study of weather and climate change
Example: Hydrometeorology

Careers in Science
Physics	Biology
Astronomer Teacher Physicst	Botanist Zoologist Teacher


Chemistry	Geology
Pharmacist Forensic scientist Chemist	Geologist Teacher