Branches of BiologyBranches of BiologyBranches of BiologyBranches of Biology

A look at Biology’s family treeA 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. Paleontology 7. Entomology2. Genetics 8. Phycology 3. Ecology 9. Cytology4. Zoology 10. Ornithology5. Botany 11. Physiology6. Pathology 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. Paleontology – study of fossils2. Genetics – study of heredity3. Ecology – study of ecosystem 4. Zoology – study of animals5. Botany – study of plants6. Pathology – study of diseases

See if you got them right…

7. Entomology – study of insects8. Phycology – study of algae9. Cytology – study of cells10. Ornithology – study of birds11. Physiology – study of the normal functions

of the body12. Herpetology – study of reptiles13. Morphology – study of forms and

structures of living organisms

Assignment: 1. Research and add 5 more to the branches

of Biology. Include its etymology and their descriptions. (individual)

2. 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.

3. Bring also: cartolina, construction papers, glue/paste, scissors, art materials, markers

4. Have your quizzes signed by your parents.