Question

think pair share
instructions: read and answer the question independently. compare your answer with your partners. work together to prepare what you will share.
the scientific revolution emphasized observation and experimentation. can you describe a time when you questioned a widely accepted idea or belief, and what process did you go through to form your own understanding?
i think...
before talking to your partner, answer the question using what you learned from the reading and your own background knowledge.
my partner thinks...
take notes on your partners response. how is it different from yours? how is it the same?
we will share...
decide together what you will share aloud with others.
this diffit resource was created by matthew worley

Explanation:

The question asks for a personal - experience example related to the scientific method of observation and experimentation to question a widely - held idea. One could think of a time when they were skeptical about a common belief in daily life, like the effectiveness of a certain home - remedy. They would first observe the situation, then conduct a simple experiment (e.g., try the remedy on a small scale and compare with a control case) to form their own understanding.

Answer:

s will vary based on personal experiences. For example, someone might have questioned the belief that cracking one's knuckles causes arthritis. They observed people who cracked their knuckles regularly and those who didn't over time. Then, they might have informally surveyed these individuals about any joint pain. Through this process of observation and basic data - collection (a form of experimentation), they formed their own view on the matter.