1. What is Earth Science?

2. Science Science Means: A process of observing and studying things in our world. It is also: A method of solving problems You use the Scientific Method everyday to solve problems – both big and small.

3. Areas of Science Chemistry: The study of the Properties and composition of Matter. Atoms, molecules and reactions Physics: The study of motion, forces and energy Biology: The study of Living things – both plants and animals Earth Science: The study of the Earth in Space The Earth – the Atmosphere that surrounds Earth and Space

4. Areas of Earth Science Geology : The study of Earth and the processes that form and change the Earth (Volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks, minerals) Meteorology: The Study of Weather. (air masses, pressure, humidity, clouds, weather prediction) Astronomy: The study of objects in Space. (earth-moon system, Solar system, Stars, constellations, galaxies) Oceanography: The study of the processes in the oceans