Science Words 10/17 to 10/19

Post date: Oct 14, 2016 7:20:56 PM

Example:

Warm-up

Use Greek and Latin Word Parts to find the literal definition of the following words: (Scientific Root Word chart - biologyjunction.com)

• • (Oct 17) Astronomy, Cosmologist, Pterodactyl, Geomorphology

  • (Oct 18) Anthropomorphic, Exothermic, Bathymetry, Brachiopod

  • (Oct. 19) 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.

Due

Group Root Flower 10/17 End of class

• • • Make a flower with a root word from your Scientific Root Word chart in the center.

    • Draw or cutout 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 10/19

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 on the back.