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1. Fundamentals of Science and Astronomy

1. Fundamentals of Science and Astronomy

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The Scientific Method

The Scientific Method

Transcript: The scientific method is a way of gaining knowledge about the world we live in. Science starts with curiosi... Read more

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The Work of Scientists

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