IB Design Technology's Connection to Latin and Greek Root Words:
From the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (on line version)
design Etymology: Middle English, to outline, indicate, mean, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French designer to designate, from Medieval Latin designare, from Latin, to mark out, from de- + signare to mark
From the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (on line version)
technology Etymology:Greek technologia systematic treatment of an art, from technē art, skill + -o- + -logia -logy
Want extra credit in Mr. Rogers AP IB Design Technology class? Design a poster for a customer--subject to Mr. R's approval. All posters must meet Mr. R's design criterion for posters.
Some possible topics:
- A poster that identifies the Latin of Greek root words in English words.