32 Questions
Which discipline studies individuals and societies?
Economics
Which branch of science studies the physical world?
Natural sciences
Which area of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Logic
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
Applied sciences
Which historical period has the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science?
Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE
Do the formal sciences rely on empirical evidence?
No, never
During which historical period did scientific research deteriorate in the regions of mathematics, astronomy, and medicine?
Early middle ages (400 to 1000 CE)
Where were some Greek manuscripts preserved and expanded upon during the Medieval renaissances?
Middle East
When did the recovery and assimilation of Greek works and Islamic inquiries into Western Europe revive 'natural philosophy'?
10th to 13th century
What is the etymology of the word 'science'?
Derived from the Latin sciens meaning 'knowing'
What motivated scientists to advance new knowledge in science according to the text?
Curiosity about the world and a desire to solve problems
Which historical period saw the transformation of 'natural philosophy' to 'natural science'?
16th century Scientific Revolution
What is the meaning of the word 'science' in Middle English?
'The state of knowing'
What language did the word science originate from according to Michiel de Vaan, Dutch linguist and Indo-Europeanist?
Proto-Italic language
'Natural philosophy' was revived during which historical period?
'Islamic Golden Age'
When was the word 'science' first used in Middle English to mean 'the state of knowing'?
14th century
What should a 10th grade science curriculum focus on?
Complex scientific formulas and laboratory experiments
What are some additional topics that a tenth grade science curriculum should include?
Composition and properties of matter, organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry
Which subjects can parents access in addition to auto-assigned Chemistry for 10th grade science?
Biology and physics
What becomes more important for students in tenth grade science?
Independent learning
What are the goals/objectives of a tenth grade science curriculum?
To provide objectives for learning about matter and organic chemistry
What does the text suggest about the importance of laboratory experiments in tenth grade science?
They are important and require independent learning
What are some of the science objectives for tenth grade according to the text?
Detailed understanding of states of matter and chemical reactions
What subjects can parents customize for their tenth-grade student using Time4Learning?
Biology, chemistry, and physics
In addition to being a full-time curriculum, what other purposes can Time4Learning serve?
Summer learning curriculum and afterschool skill-building tool
What flexibility does Time4Learning offer to parents?
Customizing course choices based on student's skills level and interests
What is the primary focus of Sonlight's High School level programs?
Flexibility for a range of grade levels
What type of courses does Rainbow Resource offer for grade 10 science?
A wide-range of interactive courses in various fields of science
Which option best describes the purpose of Sonlight's History / Bible / Literature Programs for tenth graders?
Include complete 10th grade lesson plans, schedule and notes in the Instructor's Guides
What is the main benefit of teaching with real books according to Sonlight?
Works with a range of ages and allows teaching multiple children together
What is the primary focus of the curriculum scope & sequence provided by Sonlight?
'Scope & sequence' provides an overview of the topics covered over the year
'Natural philosophy' was revived during which historical period according to the text?
'Medieval renaissances'
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