Transcript Branches of Science - Catawba County Schools

Branches of Science
Beth Roland
Eighth Grade Science
Jacobs Fork Middle School
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Branches of Science
Life
Earth
Physical
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
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
Physical Science
• Branch that analyzes
the nature and
properties of energy
and nonliving matter
• Physics, Chemistry,
Astronomy
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.