Science Vocabulary Folders are a more traditional method for vocabulary I use along with active forms of instruction. We use dance moves, hand motions, games, diagrams, anchor charts, PowerPoints, fold-ups, and hands-on vocabulary instruction.
5th graders in Texas are exposed to and tested on so many new science terms. They don’t have to just recite the definition; they have to truly understand it. I only include the MOST important terms for each unit, which is anywhere from 4-8 terms.
For our vocabulary folders, I like to have a requirement and then some options. I personally require a description in students’ own words and some sort of image, then I offer options for the other things they might include for a word.
Here are some options you can offer students or require for each term:
- description of the term
- what I know about it
- synonyms (if there are any)
- pictures
- symbols
- word drawing
- understanding rating 1-4
- characteristics of the term
- examples and non-examples
You can download the science vocabulary folder on TpT for free. There is an editable page included so that you can add your own terms. Download now.
8 thoughts on “Science Vocabulary Folders”
Love ur blog!! So inspiring.
Love it! I did something like this in my student teaching assignment. The kids loved the new way to learn.
Its simply great!!
I love you…really, I have a girl crush. Thank you for making my transition into interactive notebooks and “more fun” learning simple and engaging! My kids (some people call them students), are loving everything I throw at them from your site! Large portions of my paycheck are now yours. thank you again!
Thank you so much for the download of the vocabulary folders. I can’t wait to use them in my homeschool 🙂 Your blog is a treasure thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Meredith. 🙂
I love your blog and needed something really cool for my Jubilee kids for Egypt so I can’t wait to see them reconstruct tools for their pyramids!
First time teaching 5th grade science and your resources are helping me a lot. Thank you for sharing them.