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Exploring Science: From Roots to Aqua

Dive into the world of science, language, and mythology through words like "scientist" and "aquarium." Learn about carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores, and discover the Hydra from Greek mythology. Explore the concept of equality with words like "equidistant" and "equilateral," and understand measurement through terms like "centimeter" and "diameter." Delve into the meaning of "mono" and "multi" words, and ponder the possibilities with phrases like "multicolored" and "multimillionaire." This educational journey is a fantastic way to expand your vocabulary and knowledge across various domains.

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Exploring Science: From Roots to Aqua

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  1. Week 1 Roots 13-14 LA

  2. Sci • Sci: know • Words: scientist, conscience, omniscient • “Bill Nye is a scientist who seems to know everything!” • Bill Nye Music Video

  3. Vor • Vor: eat • Words: carnivore, omnivore, herbivore • “An herbivoreeats only vegetation. A carnivoreeatsonly meat. An omnivoreeatsplants and meat. And a nomnomnomnivoreeats too much of everything.” Image from bratkitty @ http://bratkitty.deviantart.com/art/Shirt-Design-Dinosaur-Friends-260447737

  4. Aqua • Aqua: water • Words: aquatics, aquarium • “I would love to go to this restaurant that is surrounded by a large aquarium…but would it be safe to order a glass of water?”  Photo from Jason Coleman at http://www.flickr.com/photos/jason_coleman/2649309721/

  5. Hydr • Hydra/Hydro: water • Words: hydrant, hydrate • “In Greek mythology, Hydra was a water beast with nine heads!” • Hercules vs. Hydra (Warning: It’s a little violent!)

  6. Equi • Equi: equal • Words: equidistant, equilateral • “Equal and equi sound similar.” =

  7. Meter/Metr • Meter/Metr: measure • Words: centimeter, diameter, geometry • “Use a meter stick to measure things.”

  8. Mono • Mono: one, single • Words: monorail, monocle • “Mono looks like it contains the word ‘one’, just put a line through the last ‘o’.” M o n o

  9. Multi • Multi: many • Words: multicolored, multimillionaire, multitude • “What are the many things you would do and buy as a multimillionaire?”

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