Evolution and Scientific Method
Evolution is the process of change that has transformed life on Earth. Charles Darwin developed the theory of natural selection, which explains how environments "select" beneficial traits for propagation, allowing species to adapt over time.
Science itself means "to know" and involves a systematic search for information and explanations. The scientific method follows six key steps: asking a question, researching, forming a hypothesis, experimenting, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.
A hypothesis is a proposed explanation based on observations, while a theory is broader in scope and supported by substantial evidence. Theories can generate new hypotheses for testing.
🔍 Remember that in science, a "theory" isn't just a guess - it's a well-supported explanation that's been tested repeatedly!
The building blocks of matter include elements (substances that cannot be broken down by chemical reactions) and compounds (two or more elements combined). The human body primarily consists of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, though trace elements are also essential even in tiny amounts.