2. THE 3 BRANCHES

3. 3 BRANCHES Earth Science Life Science Physical Science

4. This is a suffix (Study of) - ology

5. Earth Science The study of the earth and its changes over time

6. Earth Science - Geology - Earth’s history and its structures

7. Earth Science - Astronomy Universe and its structures

8. Earth Science - Mineralogy Study of minerals

9. Earth Science - Meteorology Earth’s atmosphere and weather

10. Earth Science - Oceanography Study of the ocean

11. Life Science Study of living things and their relationship

12. Life Science - Biology Biology - is the study of living things Bio – life - ology – study of

13. Life Science - Botany Study of plants and flowers

14. Life Science - Ecology Study of the environment

15. Life Science - Microbiology Study of microscopic organisms

16. Life Science - Cytology Study of Cells

17. Life Science – Human Anatomy How the body works

18. PHYSICAL SCIENCE Study of matter and energy

19. Physical Science - Chemistry What substances are made of and how they change and combine

20. Physical Science - Physics Study of energy and motion

21. SCIENCE A process of gathering knowledge about the natural world. Ology (study of…) Science –Latin word “Scire” (to know) YOU are being a scientist when you OBSERVE the world around you!