1. 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?

2. Branches of Science  Physical Science 1.Physics- study of matter and energy and the interactions between the two through forces and motions 2.Chemistry- the study of composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter  Earth and Space Science 1.Geology- study of origin, history, and structure of Earth 2.Astronomy- study of universe beyond Earth 3.Oceanology- study of oceans and its components  Life Science 1.Biology- study of life and the internal interactions 2.Zoology- study of animals 3.Anatomy- study of the human body 4.Ecology- study of interactions between organisms and their environment

3. 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