Introduction
'' A scientific formula is a concise way of expressing information symbolically, as in a mathematical formula or achemical formula. The informal use of the term formula in science refers to the general construct of a relationship between given quantities.''
In other words, a scientific formula is a way of expressing a theory in mathematical terms. Without this science will be philosophical and completely based off opinion making it not only subjective but, possibly wrong. Therefore, it is such an important part to science and other areas such as mathematics.
Sin2x = 2sinxcosx is called the double angle formula. This formula is useful for proving trigonometry equations mainly, but does much more as well. Without this formula a lot of equations will be impossible to solve which is yet another reason why formulas are very important. Although, this is not the only type of formula. A formula can also be a way of working out problems different from everyone else. An example of this is the 10 times tables. Your formula could be that: 10 x t = t with a zero added at the end. This is a much simpler yet effective example of a formula.
By following this web quest you will be shown a simple and efficient guide to creating a scientific formula!
Task
Creating a scientific formula is a complicated task that only some of the greatest minds have achieved. Theoretical physicists such as Albert Einstien and Issac Newton are examples of people who have created some of the most well known formulas to this day those including E=mc² and F=ma. It may be challenging at first but it is still possible by following a few simple steps!
Task:
- Being able to create a formula
- Understand how to make one
- Answer all questions correctly in the evaluation
What you will achieve after this web quest:
- I now know the steps to create a formula
- I can understand what it takes to create a formula
- I can complete all the steps (process) to make it
- I know how to do research to make one (process)
- I know what to practise and how I can get the correct and safe sources (process)
- I understand a theory is necessary to create a formula (process)
- I can start the formula (process)
- I can answer all questions correctly in the evaluation
Process
The steps to creating a scientific formula is simple:
1. Do research
Before you create your formula you must have a strong foundation on what topic you creating your formula on. For example: if your were aiming to create a formula on how to measure the brightness of the sky you would need to do research on why the sky is it's colour and brightness, how the sun brings it's heat onto Earth and much more. By doing this you will then have a deeper knowledge and understanding on the subject and will be able to start the next step!
2. Practise
Practise comes in everything whether you are aiming to ace a test or to win a running race. The good thing is that it's easy to do it! Finding some textbooks in your local library or even googling some practise test will be helpful. For example: if you wanted to make a formula on how fast a block will go down a slope try practising some inclined plane questions.
3. Get a theory
In science specifically, there always must be a theory. A theory is a logical idea or guess to explain something. Before doing the maths and creating the formula you must know what you want to transform into a formula. For example: you think that there can only be a maximum of 137 elements in the periodic table. Your theory is that you there is no possibility that there can be more than 137 elements in the periodic table because above that size, neutrons would spontaneously collapse.
This is your theory and from that you will gather your information and create the formula.
4. Start the formula
The formula is the hardest part by far. It requires lots of hard work, determination, lots of trial and error, but most importantly, mathematics. You need to find a pattern in your theory and turn that into maths. Here is an easier example:
I notice that 2 x .5 = 1 but I also notice 2 ÷ .5 = 4
My theory is:
When a given value is multiplied or divided by half, the answer is the opposite sign (x, ÷) by .5
When I turn this into a formula it becomes:
t x .5 = t/2 and t ÷ .5 = t x 2
This is an example of a simple formula.
5. Never give up!
It took Einstien 10 years to add acceleration into his formula so remember to never, ever give up! Anything is possible with hard work and determination;)
Congratulations, you just successfully created a formula! Now put your skills into test and try the quiz in the evaluation task bar.
Evaluation
Quiz your skills on the web quest!
All you have to do is get a piece of paper and answer the question as best as you can. The answers and down below, good luck!
1. What is the first step to creating a scientific formula?
a) Never give up b) Start the formula c) Do research d) Practise
2. What is a theory?
a) A logical idea to explain something b) A mathematical sentence c) A formula
d) A website for research
3. How do you know if the formula is correct?
a) You have to guess b) Substitute c) Search it up d) Look at the theory
4. Do all formulas have to be complex?
a) Yes b) No
5. Which of the following is an example of a theory?
a) My favourite colour is red b) Mathematics is the hardest subject
c) I enjoy sport c) Being vegetarian is proven to improve your immune system
Free answer:
6. What is the second step to creating a formula?
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7. Why are formulas important?
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8. Name two examples of famous scientists who created a formula:
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9. What is the fourth step to create a formula?
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10. What is the last (5th) step to create a formula?
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Answers:
1. c
2. a
3. b
4. b
5. c
6. Practise
7. It gives us proof a theory is correct
8. Isaac Newton & Albert Einstien
9. Start the formula
10. Never give up
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have now successfully made a formula and completed all the tasks required but for those who haven't yet, just keep on repeating the last step in the process task bar and you will eventually succeed if you never give up!