Science has always been in the background of history. Science is used to describe a range of natural phenomena that are thought to be caused by forces of nature and/or interactions between matter and atmosphere. The discipline of science includes a range of branches such as engineering, biology, meteorology, zoology, medical, and chemistry. There are two general types of science: empirical and constructive. Empirical science deals with the present and describes events that are observed and reported in the scientific community; constructive science deals with theories that are advanced beyond the observations and attempts to find support for a range of previously proposed ideas.

Science is an important subject in education. A good way to teach science in schools is through both science units and physical activity. Science units include everything from minerals and vitamins to energy and electricity. For instance, if students observe that a certain kind of rock falls on their heads when they step on it, they can inform the teacher about this observation and discuss how the phenomenon is caused by the weight of the rock and its surface tension. Physical activity includes such examples as how plants grow and how they create food, and how animals move through the environment and use it to their advantage.

Science has a particular effect on society because various forms of scientific knowledge may help people solve problems. For example, some types of archeology have been found to shed new light on human evolution, and because science has been able to give us insights into the workings of the universe and the workings of life, many people are more willing to accept theories about the origins of humanity that have been discovered through archeology. The process of science is very broad and deep, covering a huge array of topics. Therefore, a person who considers themselves a great science buff will generally have a wide variety of knowledge that they can draw on in their daily lives.