What is science?
A system of knowledge and the methods you use to find that knowledge. Science begins with curiosity and often ends with discovery.
Example: Sea Turtles and why they are struggling in birth-rates…other questions you may have?
Physical Science
1. Physics- study of matter and energy and the interactions between the two through forces and motions
2. Chemistry- the study of composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter
Earth and Space Science
1. Geology- study of origin, history, and structure of Earth
2. Astronomy- study of universe beyond Earth
3. Oceanology- study of oceans and its components
Life Science
1. Biology- study of life and the internal interactions
2. Zoology- study of animals
3. Anatomy- study of the human body
4. Ecology- study of interactions between organisms and their environment
What does the word “ology” mean?
Biology- study of life
Bio = Life and ology = study of
See if you can find the definition of these words
• Astrology
• Ichthyology
• Kinesiology
• Mammalogy