4 GENERAL SCIENCE 



One definition of science is: Science consists of systemat- 

 ically arranged knowledge resulting from careful and pur- 

 poseful observation. 



There are many experiences that pupils of high school 

 age have gathered at random, for which the subject- 

 matter in this course will offer an explanation. Our 

 coming lessons will classify the knowledge gained by 

 accidental experiment and observation, and thus form 

 a basis for future observation and study, either in or 

 out of school. 



QUESTIONS AND EXERCISES 



1. Make a list of the inventors about whom you know some- 

 thing. Name the most important things each one invented, giving 

 the approximate date. 



2. Make a list of those who have made important scientific 

 discoveries. 



3. Name all of the things at home which have recently come 

 into use. 



4. Make a list of the things used in your locality which were not 

 thought of when your grandparents were young. 



