Making Science Words
Big Question: How are science words made?
Post date: Oct 25, 2019 2:19:11 AM
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.
Warm-up
Use Greek and Latin Word Parts to find the literal definition of the following words: (PDF at Scientific Root Word chart - biologyjunction.com)
(Oct 28) Astronomy, Cosmologist, Geomorphology, Pterodactyl (compare with bat of the order Chiroptera)
(Oct 29) Anthropomorphic, Exothermic, Bathymetry, Brachiopod
(Oct. 30) Geochronologist, Paleoecology, Lithography, Mitochondria
Objectives
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.
Assignment
Make Your Own Science Word - Presented on 10/31
Each person will make-up their own science word. Requirements:
Must have at least a prefix, a root, and a suffix. May have more word parts.
Must have the literal meaning of each word part.
Use the word in a meaningful sentence.
Make a full dictionary-like definition.
Put your name on the back.