Greek and Latin Roots Unit 3: Science

Root Bank: Scope Photo Cosm Hydr Miss/Mit Mem/Ment

Word Tower: Scope

Scope: See

We’ll Cover: telescope kaleidoscope horoscope arthroscopy

Telescope Definition: Optical device to make distant things appear nearer. Tele-

Kaleidoscope Definition: Constantly changing patterns Came from “watcher of beautiful things”

Horoscope Definition: forecast of a person’s future based on the position of the stars and planets at the time of a person’s birth Hora=

Arthroscopy Definition: Procedure used to look inside joints Arthro- pertaining to joints

Word Tower: Phot-

Phot: Light

Words We’ll Cover: Photograph Photobiotic Photogenic

Photograph Definition: A picture made by a camera, using light. Graph: write or draw

Photobiotic Definition: Bio:

Photogenic GEN: Produced or categorized by (such as genes, genus, generation, etc.) Definition:

THREE Definitions 1.Caused by light. light The sunbather developed a photogenic melanoma on her back. 1.Producing or giving off light. The photogenic bacteria were visible in the dark room. 1.Looking good when photographed.Looking good photographed The company hired the spokesperson for his photogenic face.

Word Tower: Cosm-

Cosm: Universe

We’ll Cover: Cosmos Cosmopolitan Microcosm Macrocosm

Cosmos Definition: The world or universe as an orderly, harmonious system.

Cosmopolitan Definition: Belonging to all the world. Sophisticate d/worldly.

Microcosm Micro: Definition: Examples: fraternities, ant farms, etc.

Macrocosm Macro: Definition: Example: He failed to see how his actions within that one class had affected the macrocosm of the school and community. He had positively changed the community forever.

OR Think of a specific event that symbolizes the way things always seems to go: * like the way a kind act by your mom can represent the caring relationship you have with her. *That weekend with your partner that started with laughter but ended in tears? That's a microcosm of the whole lousy relationship. *The dance where you regretted your outfit, giggled with friends, annoyed a teacher, and missed your chance at dancing with your crush? A microcosm of high school.

Word Tower: Hyd- and Hydr-

Definition: Water

We’ll Cover Hydrophone Hydrogeology Hydropathy Hydrophilic Take a guess!

Hydrophone Definition: a microphone designed to record and transmit sound underwater.

Hydrogeology Definition: Study of the movement of water through rocks.

Hydropathy Now often called hydrotherapy. Definition: The use of water to ease or treat pain.

Hydrophilic PHIL=LOVE Definition:Absorbs water or dissolves in water easily.

Word Tower: MISS/MIT-

MISS-/MIT- DEFINITION: TO SEND

WORDS WE’LL COVER: DISMISS COMMIT OMIT INTERMITTENT AND INTERMISSION

DISMISS DEFINITION: TO SEND AWAY DIS: AWAY/APART

COMMITTEE DEFINITION: A GROUP THAT HAS BEEN UNITED TOGETHER (SENT TOGETHER). COM- WITH/TOGETHER

OMIT DEFINITION: TO LEAVE OUT OR LET GO

INTERMISSION AND INTERMITTENT INTER: BETWEEN NOUN: THE TIME WHEN _____________________________ ADJECTIVE: HAVING THE QUALITY OF ________________

WORD TOWER: MEM-

MEM: mind/memory

Words We’ll Cover: Memoir Memento Memorabilia Commemorate

MEMOIR DEFINITION: WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF A PERSON’S LIFE.

MEMENTO DEFINITION: a souvenir or article used for remembrance.

MEMORABILIA DEFINITION: Collections/ groups of souvenirs/ objects kept for historical interest.

COMMEMORATE DEFINITION: To remember and show respect for someone or something.