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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
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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 • Physics- study of matter and energy and the interactions between the two through forces and motions • Chemistry- the study of composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter • Earth and Space Science • Geology- study of origin, history, and structure of Earth • Astronomy- study of universe beyond Earth • Oceanology- study of oceans and its components • Life Science • Biology- study of life and the internal interactions • Zoology- study of animals • Anatomy- study of the human body • 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