2. In your own words… What is science? The goal of science (scientists) is/are…

3. There are 3 Major Divisions of Science Take a look at your packet, can you guess which picture represents each division?

4. Any of the sciences that deal with living materials

5. The natural sciences primarily dealing with nonliving materials.

6. Any of the sciences that deal with the Earth or one of its parts.

7. __________________ - any of the sciences that deal with living materials A. Ecology – the study of the relationship of organisms in the environment B. ____________ - the study of living things and life processes C. Botany – the study of plants (branch of biology) D. Zoology – the study of animal kingdoms and animal life

8. __________________ - any of the sciences that deal with the Earth or one of its parts A. __________________ - the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena (weather) B. Geology – the study of the history of the Earth and its life (rocks) C. Palentology – the study of the geological remains from the past D. Archeology – the science that deals with the natural features of the Earth and its climate, products, and inhabitants

9. ___________________ - the natural sciences primarily dealing with nonliving materials A. Chemistry – the study of properties, structures, and composition of substances B. Physics – the study of matter, motion, mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, and other nuclear phenomena C. _________________ - the study of celestial bodies (outer space)

10. Each of you will be defining 2 Words using your Glossary, and then sharing your definitions with your group. Make sure you write the entire definition, and then read it over so you are ready to teach it to your group.

11. Let’s Check your Definitions Write the Correct Vocabulary Word on your Dry-Erase Board…

12. To use one or more of the five senses to gather information

13. To think up or plan out a project or experiment

14. To take apart, look at closely or examine in detail

15. To interpret an observation using evidence and experience or knowledge

16. To explain or translate information about what has been observed or learned

17. To share ideas or information with others

18. To write down important information for later use

19. To gather materials needed

20. To express an exact quantity of how much or how many

21. To state or tell about in advance using information from past experience

22. To group together items that are alike

23. To arrange items neatly in a certain way or pattern

24. To save or protect from damage for future use to study

25. To find out information using a mathematical operation

26. Let’s Copy your Assignment.