FTC The Role of Science in Our Lives Discussion

Discuss the role of science and technology in our everyday lives

Identify the different branches of science and their applications

The Role of Science in Our Lives

This discussion activity contains two separately scored parts:

Developing and posting an essay

Developing and posting an essay response

Essay Requirements

Construct an engaging two-paragraph essay that completely and concisely* fulfills the following requirements

Paragraph 1: Choose one of the following

Choose a famous physical scientist who has inspired you. Write a letter to this scientist, outlining their contributions to the field

Summarize a groundbreaking physical scientific theory, discovery, or invention that has influenced your?life

Paragraph 2

If you chose a. above, continue your letter to discuss how the scientist has inspired you

If you chose b. above, discuss how the scientific theory, discovery, or invention has influenced you

Include URLs linking to?one or more images, graphs,?or short videos that visually add to some aspect of your post content?

Additional Guidance

Original work is expected. Write your essay and response primarily in your own words, using appropriate paraphrase, summary, and synthesis techniques when integrating information from course material, our textbook, or other sources. Reserve use of an author’s exact words only when the language is especially vivid, unique, or needed for technical accuracy

Use of correct spelling and grammar is also expected

All sources must be cited at the bottom of the essay. APA format is not required

In referencing material from our textbook, provide the chapter and section of the referenced information

In referencing course lessons or videos, provide the name of the lesson or video

Factual statements based on personal experience or expertise must be clearly identified as such, i.e., “Based on my experience …” or “In my line of work …”; otherwise, provide the exact web address of the source