Re: What Is Science & Why Is It Important For Daily Life?

From the dictionary - science is the study and theoretical explanation of 
natural phenomena.  Basically, then, science is the study of everything - even 
the paranormal and psuedo-science claims are often studied by scientists 
interested in exploring the limits of the definition of 'everything'.

That said, science is important for daily life because the study of science 
contributes to better understanding of life and offers opportunities for the 
enhancement of life.  The study of science also enables one to appreciate the 
limitations of science as well as enabling you to better participate in 
discussions of science policy, where the relative merits of different science 
applications are weighed and consensus established as to which scientific 
endeavors are to be emphasized and why.

On to matters of more pressing concern.  A good science awareness can help you 
better understand why your lawn turns yellow and how the lawn doctor corrects 
the problem, why your skateboard always gets away from you on a particularly 
difficult maneuver you are working on, why salt helps melt ice on the sidewalk, 
why your stomach aches after eating half of a very tasty cake, and a whole host 
of other issues that arise in your life from day to day.

Believe it or not, your school science textbook is a good place to start.  From 
there, you might want to explore particular topics on the web.  For instance, 
on the physics of skateboards you might want to try the search terms     
+physics +skateboard

Good luck in your quest for knowledge.

sid