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What is a Scientist?
There is not just one way a scientist looks. It
is a way to discover YOUR world.
Different Types of Scientists and What They Do:
Archaeologists: study existing and ancient human
cultures and their lifestyle.
Astronomers: study stars, planets and galaxies.
Botanists: study the plant kingdom, classification of
plants and plant habitats.
Ecologists: study the relationship between living
organisms and their ecosystem or environment.
Entomologist: study insects
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Herpetologists: study amphibians and reptiles.
Ichthyologists: study fish
Lepidopterists: study of moths, butterflies.
Marine biologists: study organisms that live in the
ocean and other water
Ornithologists: study the birds.
Paleontologists: study prehistoric life and fossils.
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Zoologists: study the animal kingdom, classification of animals, animal habits and
habitat.
Geologists: study the Earth processes like rocks, minerals, and metals
Glaciologists: study natural glaciers, ice and the phenomenon associated with ice.
Oceanographer: study the oceans, related marine life and ecosystems.
Seismologists: study earthquakes
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Volcanologists: study lava, volcanoes and other related geological processes.
What do you think?
• On your index card:
~ write about 2 scientific jobs that
you might be interested in.
(even ones not mentioned)
~ include:
what is the job title?
what type of education would you need?
where would this job be located?