Greek to Genius: Science Words You Already Know
Did you know your science book is full of Greek? From space to school subjects, Greek words sneak into everyday learning and kids already use many of them!
Greek Words Hiding in Science
- Astronomy (αστρονομία / astronomía) – the study of stars
- Biology (βιολογία / viología) – the study of life
- Thermometer (θερμόμετρο / thermómetro) – heat + measure
- Microscope (μικροσκόπιο / mikroskópio) – small + look at
- Geology (γεωλογία / yeología) – study of the earth
These long English words come from smaller Greek roots that kids can learn and recognize.
How It Helps Language Learning
When kids discover Greek roots in English, it makes both languages easier to understand—and it builds curiosity about science, too!
Activities: Word Detective Time
“Root Hunt”
Show kids a list of English science words and ask which Greek part they can find in each (like “geo” or “bio”).
“Make a New Word!”
Combine Greek roots to invent fun science words: what would hydrobio mean? Water + life?
Science + Language = Fun
Dinolingo weaves real-world vocabulary including science terms into Greek lessons, helping kids connect what they know with what they’re learning.
Final Thoughts
Science and Greek are a perfect match! By spotting Greek words in everyday life, kids boost both their brains and their vocabulary.
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