Branches of Biology A look at Biologys family

Branches of Biology A look at Biology’s family tree

Do you know? Biology started branching out and until now, its family tree just keeps on growing!

Are you familiar with any of the family members? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Paleontology Genetics Ecology Zoology Botany Pathology 7. Entomology 8. Phycology 9. Cytology 10. Ornithology 11. Physiology 12. Herpetology 13. Morphology

Do you know? The names of the different branches of Biology have Greek or Latin origins. Example: Bio (living organisms) + logus (study of) Biology = study of living organism

Try it! In your notebook: 1. Create 3 columns. Branch Origin Meaning

Check out the Greek/Latin origins below • • Logus – study of Genetikos – origin Botanikos – of herbs Oikos – habitat Cyto - cell Palaios – ancient Morphos - shape • • Ornith – bird Zoion – animal Physis – nature Pathos – suffering Herpeto – reptile Entomon – insect Phyco – seaweed/algae

See if you got them right… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Paleontology – study of fossils Genetics – study of heredity Ecology – study of ecosystem Zoology – study of animals Botany – study of plants Pathology – study of diseases

See if you got them right… 7. Entomology – study of insects 8. Phycology – study of algae 9. Cytology – study of cells 10. Ornithology – study of birds 11. Physiology – study of the normal functions of the body 12. Herpetology – study of reptiles 13. Morphology – study of forms and structures of living organisms

Assignment: 1. 2. 3. 4. Research and add 5 more to the branches of Biology. Include its etymology and their descriptions. (individual) Bring a picture of the lab group’s assigned animal and research about it. Note: The group’s grade depends on the output of each group members. Bring also: cartolina, construction papers, glue/paste, scissors, art materials, markers Have your quizzes signed by your parents.