Science 6, Period ____
Papageorge
Science “ologists” Matching
In science, the suffix “-ology” means “the study of”. Below, a few of these fields or branches of science are
listed. Keep in mind that there are many, many, many more! A person who studies and works in a particular
field or branch has the suffix “-ologist” which means “a person who studies”. Match the following ologies to
their descriptions. Write the letter in the blank. One has been done for you! This is a homework grade!
C
astronomy
A.
study of organisms and their environments
botany
B.
the study of animals
biology
C.
the study of birds
cardiology
D.
the study of the stars, sun, and universe
dermatology
E.
the study of plants
ecology
F.
the study of the heart and its diseases
entomology
G.
the study of rocks and minerals
geology
H.
the study of insects
herpetology
I.
the study of reptiles and amphibians
ichthyology
J.
the study of x-rays and other radiant energy
kinesiology
K.
the study of the brain/nervous system
lithology
L.
the study of the skin and its diseases
meteorology
M.
the study of the earth
microbiology
N.
the study of weather
neurology
O.
the study of living things
ornithology
P.
the study of microscopic organisms
paleontology
Q.
the study of diseases/disorders
pathology
R.
the study of earthquakes and other earth vibrations
radiology
S.
the study of poisons and their treatments
seismology
T.
the study of the urinary system and its diseases
toxicology
U.
the study of medical and surgical treatment of animals
urology
V.
the study of fish
veterinary medicine
W.
the study of the motion of the human body
zoology
X.
the study of fossils and extinct species
1. Choose an “-ology” that is of interest to you.
2. Complete the drawing of the scientist or “-ologist” who studies that field of science by drawing the
scientist as the science! For example, if you choose the ornithologist, complete the drawing of the
scientist with a bird’s head/face and his hands are wings! See examples!
3. Be creative! Use map colors, construction paper, crayons, feathers, beads, etc. NO MARKERS!!!!!!
4. Create a background around your scientist that relates to the branch of science.
5. Write the branch of science AT THE TOP OR THE BOTTOM OF your picture!
6. No computer generated pictures. No magazine, photo, or internet creations/pictures. Picture is handdrawn only.
7. This is a LAB GRADE!! Consider this a mini project!!