Turn vocabulary into a mystery worth solving. In Etymology Detective, students trace a word or slang term from its earliest form to today, documenting roots, affixes, language path, and semantic change. They build a word family tree, a timeline with dated examples, and share a short presentation using claim-evidence from reputable sources. Perfect for grades 5–9 in ELA, Linguistics mini-units, or research projects. Includes teacher notes, scaffolded organizers, a quick rubric, and an exit