Stems List #5

Coronado Elementary 6th Grade

“vita” mean life

Vital Signs

Why do you think the makerof this product gave it this name?

Vitalize (to make more lively or vigorous)

“demo” means people

Demographics

Democracy (a government by the people)

“stereo” means solid

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.

“ism” means doctrine(Doctrine is a set of beliefs or teaching)

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.

“cogn” means know

Recognize- knowledge of someone appearance.

Incognito-to conceal youridentity so no one knows who you are.

Cognizant-to have knowledge of something.

“sur” means over

Discount stores oftensell products at a lowerprice because the have a surplus of that item.

If your luggageis too heavy, airlinesWill impose a surcharge. What does that mean?

A student whoSurpasses all other

Students would Get a Straight A

report Card.

What do you think surmount means?

“alter” means other

Alter ego

If something doesn’t fit, you take it to alteration

shop.

What does alternative mean?

“astr” and “stell” means star(2 Stems on this slide)

Astrology

Astronomy

Asteroid A constellation is a group of stars.

“dyna” means power

Dynasty – a family that is in power.

Dynamometer- Used to measure the magnifying power of a telescope.

“chron” means time

Chronometer is an

instrument that

measures time.

Synchronized divers

These books are in chronologicalorder.

“hyper” means over

If someone is hyperventilating they are told to breath into a paper bag to slow their breathing.

This kidIs

Hyperactive.

What do you suppose

it means to hyper extend

your arm?

“luna” means moon

If something is lunate, it is crescent shaped.

“octa” means eight

An octarchy is a government made up of 8 people.

“gyro” means turn

The arms and legs on this action figure move or gyrate.

Gyroscope

This gyrocompass is used to

measure the turn of a plane.

“contra” means against

Controversy Contrast

“geo” means earth

Every year we have a Geography Bee.

What kinds of questions do we ask?

Geothermal is the

temperatureinside the

Earth.

“helio” means sun

Helios is the god of the sun

Heliotropic is when a plantGrows toward the sun.

Heliographs were used to photographthe sun.

“thermo” means heat

Thermostat

Thermos

“tetra” means four

Tetragon- a four sided polygonTetroxide- an oxide whose molecule contains four atoms of oxygen

“meter” means measure

thermometer

Hydro means ?Meter means measureSo a Hydrometer =

“scope” means look

Telescope

Microscope

Periscope using mirrors to see things.

Radarscope

“son” means sound

Sonnet- a 14-line poemResonant- a deep and clear sound that

continues Sonar- an way to measure sound

under water.

Reflective wave

Original wave

“dec” means ten

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.

“amat” means love

Amiable- have pleasant or friendly qualities Amateur- having a love for something withoutany formal training. ( usually used negatively)

Can you think of someone who normally has an amiable personality?