1. Branches of Science Beth Roland Eighth Grade Science Jacobs Fork Middle School

2. Create a Tree Map Branches of Science LifeEarthPhysical

3. Life Science Branch of Science that investigates living and once living organisms Studies how species and individuals come into existence, and the interactions they have with each other and with their environment Biology, Botany, Zoology

4. Earth Science Branch of science that studies the Earth, the heavens, and celestial bodies Investigates the structure, origin and phenomena of celestial bodies Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography

5. Physical Science Branch that analyzes the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy

6. Where does Technology Fit in? The use of tools and machines to do tasks efficiently. Scientists use technology (computers, machines to measure data, etc.) as tools to increase our knowledge of our world.