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Science
7th Grade
12/21/2011

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AEROSPACE SCIENCE...

 

Definition
The study and investigation of aircraft design, manufacture and operation, space travel, satelites, navigational equipment, airflow patterns, earth's atmosphere and outerspace.  
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  ASTRONOMY... 

 

 

Definition

 The science of celestial bodies in the universe, including the planets and their satellites, comets and meteors, the stars and interstellar matter, the star systems known as galaxies, and clusters of galaxies.

 

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BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE... 

  

                                 

 

 

 

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The science that studies the demeanor or deportment of humans and other animals bymeans of observable response and the interpretation of the same as offered by the social sciences, sociology,psychology, etc.  Effects of stimuli on organisms and their responses, learning, motivation, emotion, perception, thinking, individuality, personality, and adjustment.
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BIOCHEMISTRY...  

                                     

 

 

Definition
The branch of chemistry relating to the processes and physical properties of living organisms. Topics include the properties and reaction of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates,  enzymes, blood, urine, vitamins, hormones, poisons, and drugs. The chemistry of absorption,digestion, metabolism, respiration, and photosynthesis as organic processes.
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BOTANY... 

                                                    

 

 

 

 

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The division of biology that deals with plant structure, reproduction, physiology, growth, classification,and disease. Some topics included in this category are specialization in plants, functions of various plant

structures, reproduction, and heredity.

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CELLULAR & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY…     

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The study of the organization and functioning of the individual cell, the immune system, and molecular genetics focusing on the structure and function of genes at a molecular level.
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CHEMISTRY...

                                               

 

 

Definition

The science that deals with the structure, composition, and properties of substances and of their transformations, compounds, gas laws, atomic theory, ionization, organic and inorganic compound or products.

 

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COMPUTER SCIENCE...


                                    

 

Definition

The study and development of computer hardware, software engineering, Internet networking and communications, graphics (including human interface), simulations/virtual reality or computational science (including data structures, encryption, coding, and information theory).

 

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CONSUMER SCIENCE...

                                        

 

 

Definition

The study of comparisons and evaluations of manufactured or commercial products.Topics included in this category are taste tests, color preferences, quality control, and product efficiency.

 

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EARTH SCIENCE...

                                               

 

 

Definition

The science concerned with the origin, structure, composition and other physical features of the earth, geology (earth composition, rock formation, fossils,minerals, and fossil fuel); geography (landforms, soils, classification of streams, erosion, and sedimentation);oceanography (ocean waves, ocean currents, composition of ocean water and coastal zone management);seismology; geophysics; and meteorology.

 

 

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ELECTRONICS...

                                               

 

 

 

 

 

Definition

 

The branch of engineering and technology that deals with the manufacture of devices such as radios, television sets, and computers that contain electron tubes, transistors, chips, or related components. Circuits (electrical, electric digital and analog) for communication such as radio, radar, laser, transistor, television, and integrated circuits; electricity; electric motors; solar cells and amplifiers.

 

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ENGINEERING...

 

 

                                                 

Definition

The practical application of scientific knowledge in the design, construction, and operation of roads, bridges, harbors, buildings, and machinery, lighting, heating, and communication systems.

 

 

 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE...

                           

 

 

Definition

The study of ecology the protection and care of natural resources such as solar energy, water purification and usage, pollution control, soil chemistry, and insecticides.

 

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HEALTH SCIENCE...

                                         

 

 

Definition

Science concerned with the study of the human body and good health practices such as proper diet, care of the teeth, care of the eyes, and hygiene.

 

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MATERIALS SCIENCE...

                                      

 

 

Definition

The study of materials, nonmetallic as well as metallic, and, how they can be adapted and fabricated to meet the needs of modern technology. Using the laboratory techniques and research tools of physics, chemistry, and metallurgy, science is finding new ways of using plastics, ceramics, and other nonmetals in applications formerly reserved for metals.

 

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MATHEMATICS...

                                             

 

 

 

 

Definition
The science dealing with the measurement, properties,  arithmetic numbers or symbols equations, geometric figures, probability, statistics, and graphing whether in the abstract or in their practical connections.
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MICROBIOLOGY...  

                                            

 

Definition

Study of science that involving cells or tissues in cultures focusing on the structure and physiology of bacteria, viruses, yeasts, fungi, and protozoa, and studies.

 

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 PHYSICS... 

                                                 

 

 

Definition

 The science that deals with the laws governing motion, matter, and energy under conditions susceptible to precise observation such as hydrostatic force and pressure, gravity, Newton's Laws, relativity, kinetic theory,motion forces, work, energy, sound, light, and magnetism.

 

 

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ZOOLOGY...

                                                   

 

 

Definition

The science that deals with animals with reference to their structure, functions, development, evolution, and classification such as structural and functional studies of

vertebrates and invertebrates, physiology, reproduction, heredity, and embryology.

 

 

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