Data Vocabulary

Data Vocabulary Worksheet (Grade 6 Science, TEKS 6.1D to 6.1F)

Teach grade 6 students the words scientists use to measure, record, and show data. This one-page vocabulary sheet defines 9 key terms in plain language, then reviews them with two quick, fun activities.

What's Inside

• A word box with simple, kid-friendly definitions for all 9 words
• Activity 1: Students circle the one item in each row that does not belong with the key word
• Activity 2: A seven-word crossword using the key words
• A visual answer key, including the completed crossword, with answers marked in red

Words covered: measurement, SI units, qualitative data, quantitative data, evidence, data table, graph, repeated trials, and mean.

How Teachers Use It

Use it to preview words before a lesson, as a bell ringer, or as a review before a quiz. Every word is defined on the page, so no prior knowledge is needed. The sheet takes about 10 minutes, works for independent work, partners, or homework, and prints clearly in black and white.

This worksheet is part of the Science Vocabulary series for grade 6. It supports Texas TEKS 6.1, scientific and engineering practices, and pairs with the Reading in Science sheets for the same standard, so students meet each word in a lesson and then review it here.

Why It Works

Students see each word with a short, clear definition, then use it in a real-world sentence or example instead of copying definitions. Activities stay at the circle, match, and sort level, so students build confidence while the answer key lets teachers check work fast.