Vocabulary Cards

Why Use Vocabulary Cards

Research shows that direct, explicit, and repeated vocabulary instruction can improve academic success in all content areas, including science. The more vocabulary words students know, the better they are able to comprehend science topics and to communicate when speaking, listening, and writing.

Science A-Z provides Vocabulary Cards for each instructional unit to ensure students gain multiple exposures and direct instruction on word meanings for key science vocabulary terms.

How to Use Vocabulary Cards

Create center activities, including games from Science A-Z Game Packs, for students to practice the science terms and definitions integral to understanding the science concepts and ideas in each instructional unit.

Give students the Word Smart Graphic Organizer to help them deepen their knowledge of each key term. Bind Word Smart sheets together as a science dictionary in which students can store and add information as each unit is taught.

Have students use the eJournal feature within each digital science resource to keep track of new, important words in a digital format. Students create their own vocabulary cards using the eJournal.