Exploring Physical Science

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Exploring Physical Science
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What is Science?

• Science is the methods we use to investigate the
  world and solve problems.
• We use the process of science everyday.
• When a toddler cant tie his/her shoe. The
  problem is how can he/she tie his/her shoe?
  He/She investigates by trying different ways of
  tying the shoe. Then eventually the toddler
  solves their problem by learning to tie the shoe.
• By definition the toddler has just used the
  process of science.

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Three Branches of Science

• Physical Science
• Earth Science
• Life Science

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Physical Science

• Physical Science is the study of matter and
  energy.

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There are Two Main Areas of Physical Science

• Chemistry
• Physics

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Chemistry vs. Physics

• Chemistry is the study of the properties of
  matter, how matter interacts with other matter
  and how matter changes.
• Chemistry studies composition, structure,
  properties, and reactions of matter.

• Physics is the study of matter and energy and how
  they interact.
• Physics looks mostly at energy and the way energy
  affects matter.
• Physics is concerned with the interaction between
  matter and energy through force and motion.

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Earth Science
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The Study of the Earth

• Earth Science is the study of the earth and the
• universe around it.
• It is the oldest observable science and is based
  on the accumulated body of scientific knowledge
  that has been passed through time

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The Major Studies of Earth Science

• Geology
• Oceanography
• Meteorology
• Astronomy

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Introduction to Earth Science

• Geology- the study of the origin, history, and
  processes that created the structure of the earth
• Oceanography- the study of the earths ocean
• Meteorology- the study of the earths atmosphere
• Astronomy- the study of the universe

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Life Science

• The study of living things is known as biology,
  or life science. People who study biology are
  known as biologist.

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Careers in Life Science

• Botanist
• Marine Biologist
• Park Rangers
• Forestry Technician
• Health-Care Workers