1. A look at Biology’s family tree
Branches of Biology
A look at Biology’s family tree

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

3. Are you familiar with any of the family members?
Paleontology 7. Entomology
Genetics Phycology
Ecology 9. Cytology
Zoology Ornithology
Botany Physiology
Pathology Herpetology
13. Morphology

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. See if you got them right…
Paleontology – study of fossils
Genetics – study of heredity
Ecology – study of ecosystem
Zoology – study of animals
Botany – study of plants
Pathology – study of diseases

8. 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

9. Assignment:
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.