Oodles of “Ologies” Word Find

If you talk science, you see “-ology” everywhere—biology, geology, paleontology. It simply means “to study.” There are so many areas of science to study. Which one interests you? No matter what interests you, you can probably find a field of study just right for you!

“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork” (Psalm 19:1).

1. Paleontology: Digging up dinosaurs get you pumped? Become a paleontologist!
2. Zoology: As you might guess from the zoo part of the word, this is the study of animals.
3. Geology: If you like to study rocks, this field is for you.
4. Microbiology: The study of really tiny living things—germs and stuff with a big impact.
5. Entomology: The study of creepy, crawly insects.

6. Chemistry: Okay, so, it’s not an –ology, but this is the study of nonliving substances and how they interact.
7. Astronomy: The study of objects beyond earth, such as stars and planets.
8. Garbology: They say that one person’s trash is another’s treasure. For garbologists, that’s very true.
9. Ichnology: Ichnologists study fossil footprints, tracks, and worm burrows.

10. Volcanology: How exciting is that—spend your life studying volcanoes!
11. Oology: An egg-celent field for those who love to collect birds’ eggs.
12. Agrostology: Sounds like some sort of space exploration, but, really, it’s the study of grass.
13. Palynology: Scientists in this sneezy field study pollen.
14. Rhinology: This study of the nose is nothing to sneeze at.
15. Emetology: If you have a queasy stomach, avoid this one—it’s the study of throwing up.
16. Meteorology: Sounds like the study of meteors, but it’s actually the study of weather.
17. Paleoscatology: Scientists in this field get the scoop on dinosaur poop.
18. Momilogy: Not the study of moms—this is actually the study of mummies.
19. Papyrology: A whole field of science for studying ancient documents? You bet!
20. Pelology: Kids who love playing in the mud can grow up to study it.

“Ask the beasts . . . the fish . . . or the bushes, and they will teach you . . . that the LORD has done this” (Job 12:7–9).

• Paleontology
• Zoology
• Geology
• Microbiology
• Entomology
• Chemistry
• Astronomy
• Garbology
• Ichnology
• Volcanology
• Oology
• Agrostology
• Palynology
• Rhinology
• Emetology
• Meteorology
• Paleoscatology
• Momilogy
• Papyrology
• Pelology