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Science Vocabulary Worksheet

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  • L.3.4.A
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About the "Science Vocabulary" Worksheet

Science Vocabulary is an engaging educational resource designed to enhance students' understanding of key scientific terms. This interactive and printable worksheet focuses on seven domain-specific words commonly used in scientific contexts: Ecosystem, Photosynthesis, Hibernation, Nocturnal, Species, Extinction, and Hypothesis. The primary task involves matching these terms to their corresponding definitions, challenging students to connect scientific concepts with their explanations.

The worksheet not only tests students' knowledge of these important scientific terms but also reinforces their understanding through active engagement. After completing the matching exercise, students are prompted to demonstrate their comprehension by writing a sentence using the word "photosynthesis." This additional task encourages learners to apply their newly reinforced vocabulary in a practical context, further solidifying their grasp of the scientific concept. By combining vocabulary building with practical application, this worksheet serves as an effective tool for strengthening scientific literacy and language skills.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Understanding of key scientific terms and their definitions
  • Application of scientific vocabulary in context
  • Improvement in matching and association skills
  • Practice in sentence construction using scientific terminology

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Correctly match at least 6 out of 7 scientific terms to their definitions
  • Construct a coherent sentence using the term "photosynthesis" accurately

Psychomotor

  • Improve fine motor skills through writing and matching activities
  • Enhance visual processing by connecting words with their definitions

Affective

  • Develop confidence in using scientific terminology
  • Foster a positive attitude towards learning science concepts

Interpersonal/Social

  • Enhance ability to discuss scientific concepts with peers and teachers
  • Improve communication skills related to scientific topics

Tags

science vocabulary, scientific terms, matching exercise, sentence construction, biology concepts, ecosystem, photosynthesis, scientific literacy, language arts

Common Core Standards Covered

L.3.4.a
Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
L.3.6
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal spatial and temporal relationships (e.g., After dinner that night we went looking for them).

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