Coronado Elementary 6 th Grade
Vital Signs Why do you think the maker of this product gave it this name? Vitalize (to make more lively or vigorous)
Demographics Democracy (a government by the people)
ster·e·o/ˈsterē-ō/ Noun: Sound that is directed through two or more speakers so that it seems to surround the listener and to come from more than one source.
Capitalism is an economic system with a specific set of beliefs for what creates wealth. Pluralism is when 2 (or more) groups of people coexist, while holding true to their own cultural beliefs.
Recognize- knowledge of someone appearance. Incognito-to conceal your identity so no one knows who you are. Cognizant-to have knowledge of something.
Discount stores often sell products at a lower price because the have a surplus of that item. If your luggage is too heavy, airlines Will impose a surcharge. What does that mean? A student who Surpasses all other Students would Get a Straight A report Card. What do you think surmount means?
Alter ego If something doesn’t fit, you take it to alteration shop. What does alternative mean?
Astrology Astronomy Asteroid A constellation is a group of stars.
Dynasty – a family that is in power. Dynamometer- Used to measure the magnifying power of a telescope.
Chronometer is an instrument that measures time. Synchronized divers These books are in chronological order.
If someone is hyperventilating they are told to breath into a paper bag to slow their breathing. This kid Is Hyperactive. What do you suppose it means to hyper extend your arm?
If something is lunate, it is crescent shaped.
An octarchy is a government made up of 8 people.
The arms and legs on this action figure move or gyrate. Gyroscope This gyrocompass is used to measure the turn of a plane.
ControversyContrast
Every year we have a Geography Bee. What kinds of questions do we ask? Geothermal is the temperature inside the Earth.
Helios is the god of the sun Heliotropic is when a plant Grows toward the sun. Heliographs were used to photograph the sun.
Thermostat Thermos
Tetragon- a four sided polygon Tetroxide- an oxide whose molecule contains four atoms of oxygen
thermometer Hydro means ? Meter means measure So a Hydrometer =
Telescope Microscope Periscope using mirrors to see things. Radarscope
Sonnet- a 14-line poem Resonant- a deep and clear sound that continues Sonar- an way to measure sound under water. Reflective wave Original wave
Decade is ten years Decathlon is an athletic event that contains 10 track and field activities. Decagon is a shape with ten sided. A base ten system.
Amiable- have pleasant or friendly qualities Amateur- having a love for something without any formal training. ( usually used negatively) Can you think of someone who normally has an amiable personality?