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Science

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?

Branches of Science

 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

Science-ology

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

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