Individual Worksheet
| Subject: English | Topic: Do you speak Science? |
| Grade/Age: 11 grade | Date: ___________________ |
| Student's Name: _________________________________________ | |
Instructions for the Student:
Welcome! This worksheet will help you understand the special language of science. You will work with scientific vocabulary, plural forms, sentence structures, and text characteristics. Read each task carefully. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Use your knowledge and logic. Good luck!
Task 1: Decoding Scientific Vocabulary (2 points)
Using your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, write the probable meaning of the following scientific words. Use the table below for reference.
| Word | Roots/Parts | Your Deduced Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dermatitis | dermat- (skin) + -itis (inflammation) | |
| 2. Hydrology | hydro- (water) + -logy (study of) | |
| 3. Photocardiogram | photo- (light) + cardi- (heart) + -gram (record) | |
| 4. Craniology | crani- (skull) + -logy (study of) |