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Scientific Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes
It's hard to imagine that anything was missed on this five-page list of science roots, prefixes, and suffixes! Listed in alphabetical order, all are included in a single, two-column list. This may be especially useful for advanced...
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Absorbancy: What does it mean?
Define the scientific concept of absorbency as it relates to the properties of matter, then conduct an investigation. Learners answer several questions, then investigate the absorbency of several different types of towels. Tip:...
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Properties of Matter: Translucency
Build up that scientific vocabulary with three super great words that help describe the properties of matter. Transparent, translucent, and opaque are defined alongside concrete examples and critical-thinking questions. Learners are...
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Hibernation
Explain the process behind animal hibernation. This text-rich presentation provides clear information related to weather, animal behaviors, and their coping mechanisms.
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Science Types of Animals and Their Traits
Expose your students to the wonders of scientific vocabulary with this resource. Each slide contains a word and definition related to animal types and traits, concept vocabulary covered includes, traits, animal types, threatened,...
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Land Habitats: Grade 3 Science
Build your students scientific vocabulary with this slide show on land habitats. Each slide provides a vocabulary word, image, and definition of a term common to habitats and the environment. Great for science class or as comprehensible...
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Ecosystems
Your students will definitely understand what the word ecosystem means after viewing this slide show. The word ecosystem is broken down to its root meaning, described with examples, and then defined by the factors that comprise it. Note:...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Reading Topics a to Z: Scientific Language in Primary Grades
Research on the importance of teaching scientific language usage, ideas for utilizing scientific language, and rubrics for assessing student use of scientific language in grade schools.
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Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Abc's of Indiana Geology 2 [Pdf]
One of four sets of 26 ABC cards that have definitions and descriptions of geologic terms and earth science concepts.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Abc's of Indiana Geology 1 [Pdf]
One of four sets of 26 ABC cards that have definitions and descriptions of geologic terms and earth science concepts.
Optical Society
Optical Society of America: Exploring the Science of Light: General Terms
A glossary explaining the definitions of terms used in discussing the science of light.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Science Vocabulary Hangman
Use the science clues to discover the computer's secret word!