Notes

Science:

The knowledge gained through observations and experiments is called Science. The word science is derived from the Latin word Scientia, which means knowledge. Not until the eighteenth century, various aspects of material objects were studied under a single subject called natural philosophy.

Division of science:

As knowledge increased, it was divided into two main streams.

1. Physical sciences:

    Physical sciences - deal with the study of non-living things.

2. Biological: sciences:

    Biological sciences - are concerned with the study of living things.