Extra Credit

1. Introduction 2. Solving percent problems using proportions. 3. Greek and Latin roots, suffixes, and prefixes 4. Note-Taking Systems. 5. Extra Credit



Look up each topic and rite at least two complete paragraphs about each.  Do not cut and paste but use your own words.

1. Explain the origin of the word vaccine.

2. Explain the origin of the word bluetooth.

3. Explain the origin of the word salary.

4. Who was John Napier and how did he influe   nce the development of mathematics?

5. What was Jacquard's Loom and how did this influence computers and programming?

6. Who was Frankie Pentangeli?

7. Who was lawman Richard James Hart and who was he related to?

8. Who was Harper Lee and what is she most noted for?

9. How did the work of George Boole influence mathematics and computer programming?

10. Who led the Third Servile Revolt and how did this influence history?