Science Struck
Science Struck: Glossary of Geography Terms and Definitions
Gives the dictionary definitions for a lengthy list of geography terms.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Glossary of Geology Terms and Definitions
Gives the dictionary definitions for a lengthy list of geology terms.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Botany Terms Glossary of Botanical Terms
Gives the dictionary definitions for a lengthy list of terms used in botany.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Glossary of Biology Terms and Definitions
Gives the dictionary definitions for a lengthy list of biology and microbiology terms.
Other
Mit:glossary of 18th Century Costume Terminology
This extensive glossary explains the vocabulary relating to fashions of the 1700's. Includes links to visual examples.
Other
University of Chicago: Everyday Mathematics: Glossary
A 60-page illustrated glossary of math terms for Grades 4-6.
PBS
Colorin Colorado: Ell Glossary
Bilingual reference resource, English/Spanish. Contains a huge range of resources for teachers and hispanic parents, including a glossary of educational terms, assessment, literacy, disabilities, and much more.
PBS
Colorin Colorado: Ell Glossary
Bilingual reference resource, English/Spanish. Contains a huge range of resources for teachers and hispanic parents, including a glossary of educational terms, assessment, literacy, disabilities, and much more.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: L.3.4d: Use Glossaries or Dictionaries to Determine Meaning
Links to 2 lessons and activities that build student skills in standard L.3.4d: Use glossaries or beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
Learning Farm
Learning Farm: Common Core Standards Dictionaries and Glossaries
View a lesson on using dictionaries and glossaries to determine the meaning of words. Test your skills using Test Mode or Game Mode.
Learning Farm
Learning Farm: Common Core Standards: Dictionaries, Glossaries, Thesaurus
Learn about different reference materials such as dictionaries, glossaries, and thesauri to help you learn meanings of words, pronunciation, or parts of speech. View a short lesson then practice using Game Mode or Test Mode.
Read Works
Read Works: Vocabulary in Context 2nd Grade Unit: Glossary
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson in which students learn to use a glossary to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. Lesson utilizes the book The Life Cycle of an Emperor Penguin by Robin Johnson and Bobbie Kalman and...
BBC
Bbc: Skillswise: English: Reading: Dictionaries and Indexes Quiz: Level One [Pdf]
Quiz testing basic alphabetization and dictionary skills required for real-world application. Three levels of difficulty with answers provided.
Other
Foldoc Computing Dictionary
This resource presents a searchable dictionary of computer terminology that includes pronunciations. Links within the definitions allow you to gain a thorough understanding of the term.
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: Specialty Dictionaries
This site offers links to over 100 dictionaries and glossaries on a huge variety of subjects. L.9-10.6 Vocabulary
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Glossary of Geologic Terms
An extensive glossary of geologic terms. Includes links to items in the university's bookstore - many of these resources are free and can be accessed online.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Inter Math: Dictionary
Use this online dictionary of math terms to get definitions and examples of a wide variety of math terms.
Other
Vance Holmes's Fantastic Tap Dance Dictionary
Searchable glossary of terminology common in tap dance, compiled by Vance Holmes, M.F.A., choreographer, and dance educator. Links to other dance and music dictionaries.
Other
Glossary of Speleological and Caving Terms
This site features a glossary of speleological and caving terms. This resource is easy to use and gives a an adequate definition for each.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Glossary of Science Terms and Scientific Definitions
Gives the dictionary definitions for a lengthy list of science terms.
Other
Maths Net Interactive: Interactive Geometry: A Glossary
Click on the appropriate word to view a small graphic depicting the term, or click to the crossword puzzle version of thisinteractive glossary.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Energy Glossary
Some of the many complex terms used in discussing energy are defined in this glossary.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Reference Materials Printed and Electronic
Find out how to use dictionaries, glossaries, and thesauri in order to determine meanings of words and phrases, including their denotations, connotations, and etymologies.