The Greek Roots Science Is Built From

Where words come from · Page 1 of 2

Name Date
DIRECTIONS: Part A: add one more word of your own to every row.
RootIt meansWords already built on itOne more of your own
biolifebiology, biography, antibiotic
geoearthgeography, geology, geometry
photolightphotograph, photocopy, photosynthesis
hydrowaterhydrant, dehydrated, hydroelectric
thermheatthermometer, thermos, thermal
microsmallmicroscope, microwave, microchip
scopelook attelescope, periscope, stethoscope
metermeasurethermometer, diameter, kilometer
graphwrite, drawautograph, paragraph, graphic
logythe study ofbiology, geology, zoology

The Greek Roots of Science — continued

Where words come from · Page 2 of 2

Part B — name it.
Build each word from two roots in the table.
#What it isThe word
1.an instrument that measures heat
2.the study of the earth
3.a picture made with light
4.writing that describes the earth
5.the study of life
Part C — words from next year's science lesson.
Extra pieces syn = togetherthesis = puttingphyte = plant
  1. Deep on the ocean floor there are hydrothermal vents. What is coming out of one?
  2. A leaf does photosynthesis. Take the word apart: what is being put together, and what does the putting?
  3. A hydrophyte is a kind of plant. Where does it live, and how do you know?
  4. geo + metry means measuring the earth, but geometry lessons are mostly triangles on paper. Why do you think it got that name?