| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | Study of OUTER SPACE – stars, planets, etc. |
| Anatomy | Study of STRUCTURE (BODY PARTS) OF ORGANISMS |
| Biology | Study of LIFE |
| Botany | Study of PLANTS |
| Chemistry | Study of ATOMS (MATTER) and their (INTERACTIONS) |
| Ecology | Study of the INTERACTIONS OF ORGANISMS in their ENVIRONMENT |
| Genetics | Study of HEREDITY |
| Geography | Study of SURFACE of the EARTH, COUNTRIES, and LAND USE (social studies) |
| Geology | Study of EARTH'S SURFACE and INTERIOR – rocks and minerals (7th grade) |
| Meteorology | Study of the ATMOSPHERE and WEATHER |
| Physics | Study of FORCES and ENERGY |
| Physiology | Study of HOW YOUR BODY PARTS WORK |
| Zoology | Study of ANIMALS |
