This Project Has Been Completed Throughout The Course Of The Class. Please Refer To Previous

This project has been completed throughout the course of the class
Please refer to previous assignments completed to assist with completing this final assignment
– Majority of the work has already been completed and will be attached in the study space once the bid has been accepted
Link used to complete the assignments: https://www
sciencedaily
com/releases/2022/11/221115113940
htm Overview This course will introduce you to fundamental ideas in the natural sciences and how scientists study phenomena in the natural world
Having a well-rounded understanding of scientific research is much more than just an academic pursuit
We encounter natural science every day
Consider news headlines about vaccine development, debate about climate change, privatizing space exploration, how bees affect our environment, and whether intestinal health impacts mental health
Think about the conversations youve had with friends and family about weather, gardening, cancer, or black holes
These are all natural science topics! Being scientifically literate helps you to better understand the world, solve problems, and make informed judgments
It also allows you to evaluate the credibility of claims you hear in the news or from members of your community
A society that understands how science works thinks critically about information, is empowered to make better decisions, and is less likely to be misled by those who distort evidence to promote their own agenda
In this project, you will use a recent news article to identify a natural science topic that you are curious about
You will explore how research is conducted about the topic, scientific developments that have affected it, and its societal significance
This will provide you with a deeper understanding of scientific research and the fundamental aspects of the natural world
Directions Complete this project by addressing the criteria below
You will complete parts of the project in each module and receive instructor feedback
Your final submission will be revisions of the work you do throughout the course
Be sure to incorporate instructor feedback from each assignment along the way
Read these guidelines and rubric criteria closely, and reach out to your instructor if you have any questions
Part 1: Natural Science Topic Exploration In this section, you will explore a natural science topic by selecting and analyzing a current news story
You will also reflect on your existing knowledge about the topic
Then, you will identify how research on the topic was conducted as described in the news story
Describe the main idea discussed in your chosen news story
In other words, what is the key concept or thesis being examined in the news story?  Explain your prior and desired knowledge regarding the main idea in your news story
What do you already know about the topic? Do you have personal experience with the topic? What else would you like to know about it? Identify a scientific approach that the scientist(s) used to research the topic
Consider the way the topic was studied or how evidence was collected
Consult your article for this information
You do not need to conduct outside research
Part 2: Fundamental Questions About the Natural World In this section, you will identify questions you want to answer about your topic
Your finalized question will directly influence the hypothesis you write
Finally, you will consider how your opinions and experiences affected the focus of your hypothesis
Finalize your research question related to the main idea in the news story you selected
Your finalized question will be based on the questions you began working with earlier in the course
Propose a hypothesis based on your finalized research question
Make sure your hypothesis is directly related to your finalized research question and is both testable and falsifiable
Explain how your personal beliefs, assumptions, and values influenced how you approached writing your hypothesis
Think about your preexisting opinions and knowledge about the topic
How might they have affected the focus of your hypothesis?  Part 3: Major Developments in the Natural Sciences In this section, you will research a significant advancement, discovery, or event that has affected how scientists research your topic
You will also explore the interrelationship between science and ethics
Describe one major development in the natural sciences that has impacted how your topic was or may be studied
  In other words, what advancements or events have changed how scientists research your topic? Describe the contributions of a scientist (or group of scientists) who was involved in the major development relevant to your topic
You might consider the scientists motivations to study the topic, the challenges they encountered, or how their research changed how we think about the topic
Discuss how an ethical issue might impact research on your topic
Some examples of ethical issues in science include bias in research, the impact of politics on science, research funding sources, objectivity in science, or the spread of scientific misinformation
Part 4: The Value of Studying the Natural Sciences In this section, you will reflect on the benefit of having a deeper understanding of the natural sciences to you personally and to society as a whole
Explain how viewing the world through a scientific lens may influence your personal life
In other words, how might applying scientific inquiry skills to your daily experiences help you better understand them or take action? Articulate how being a more scientifically informed citizen may affect your relationship with your community
Think about challenges or opportunities in your community
How might being more scientifically literate benefit your community? Discuss how being a more scientifically informed citizen may help you understand global contemporary issues
Consider how being scientifically literate could influence how you approach current challenges or questions in the world, even outside the sciences
What to Submit To complete this project, you must submit a Word document using 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins
Any sources used should be cited according to APA style
Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations