1. Derivatives Lesson 1
If you were absent on Sept. 7, please write down the 10 derivatives and their definitions (the underlined content).

2. English Word Power Check!
“Derivative” comes from
the Latin word for “river.”
Derivatives are words that
“flow”into modern English
from ancient Latin roots!

3. The Romans built AQUEDUCTS to carry:
people
water
armies
olive oil

4. aqueduct
(noun)
a structure that is used to carry water to a certain area
The Romans built many aqueducts to carry fresh water to their cities.

5. My chem teacher had us prepare an AQUEOUS solution.
watery
thick
oily
red

6. aqueous (adjective) Containing water or similar to water
Jim accidentally drank the aqueous chemical thinking it was water!

7. In my biology class, we’re studying AQUATIC animals.
warm-blooded
poisonous
living in water
furry

8. aquatic
(adjective)
Living or found in or near water; done in the water
Frogs are aquatic animals.

9. AQUIFERS are a source of _________ for many people.
gold
food
water
money

10. aquifer (noun) A layer of rock or sand that can hold water
In west Texas, many wells are supplied by aquifers.

11. Her way of thinking is very INSULAR.
closed-off
funny
new
sad

12. insular (adjective) separated from other people or cultures
She doesn’t like any new ideas because she has a very insular way of thinking.

13. My friend loves to go camping in SYLVAN places.
pretty
forested
tropical
mountainous

14. sylvan (adjective) having a lot of woods or trees
I visit the mountains because I love sylvan settings.

15. A VIADUCT carries a:
road
debt
disease
baby

16. viaduct
(noun)
A long, high bridge that carries a road or railroad over something
The viaduct carries Back Beach Road over Thomas Drive west of the bridge.

17. When someone DEVIATES from their plans, they literally
Stop
Go off the original way
Share them
Write them out

18. deviate (verb) To do something that is different than what is expected
Instead of running laps, the coach deviated from his plans and let us play kickball instead!

19. We drove to Tennessee VIA Alabama.
around
after
by way of
instead of

20. via (preposition) Going through or by way of a particular place
I drove to San Destin via highway 98.

21. Sue was such a NONENTITY that other students at school…
Did not notice her
Loved her
Voted for her
Confused her

22. nonentity (noun) A person who is not famous or important
He went from being a total nonentity to a movie star!