Post date: Oct 10, 2018 1:32:26 PM
Big Question: How are science words made?
Example:
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
prefix root suffix
Oste- por- -sis
'bone' 'space' condition
The two 'o's are connecting vowels there to make the word sound better.
Literally: the condition of having spaces in the bone.
Use Greek and Latin Word Parts to find the literal definition of the following words: (Scientific Root Word chart - biologyjunction.com)
(Oct 10) Astronomy, Cosmologist, Geomorphology, Pterodactyl (compare with bat of the order Chiroptera)
(Oct 11) Anthropomorphic, Exothermic, Bathymetry, Brachiopod
(Oct. 15) Geochronologist, Paleoecology, Lithography, Mitochondria
Recognize common Greek and Latin word parts used in science words.
Create a unique word from Greek and Latin word parts and use it in a sentence.
Group Root Flower - Finish in class 10/11 - Presented on Monday, 10/15
Make a flower with a root word from your Scientific Root Word chart in the center.
Draw or cut out five large petals, each with a word that has the root word as part of it.
Write the definition for each of the five words on a separate paper and paste it to the back of the root flower.
Make Your Own Science Word - Presented with Flower on 10/15
Each person will make-up their own science word. Requirements:
Must have at least one prefix, one root, and one suffix.
Must have the literal meaning of each word part.
Use the word in a meaningful sentence.
Put the full dictionary-like definition.
Put your name on the back.