Environmental Science

VOCABULARY MENU

Research shows that in order to comprehend science content, students must understand the meaning of vocabulary that makes up the content. Regurgitation of a definition from the glossary of a text does not assess comprehension!

Directions: When vocabulary words are assigned for each unit, choose a square from the menu below in order to complete the vocabulary assignment. You must use 3 different squares before repeating a square.

If you choose not to do a Vocab Menu Option, you can receive an 80% on the vocab assignment by just doing definitions on regular paper.

Note Cards & Pictures
1.  Define ALL words using the definitions from the text on note cards.
AND
2.  Draw a picture on at least half of the cards to help you comprehend the meaning of the word. / Story/ Sentences
1.  Define ALL words using definitions from the text.
AND
2.  Write a LOGICAL short story using at least half of the words (must make sense)
OR
For half of the words, write a LOGICAL sentence using each word (must make sense)
Note: underline the vocab words / Foldable
Define ALL the words using the definitions from the text in a real foldable
(actually folds back)
OR
Question/Answers
Write questions with half of your vocabulary words. Then use the other half to answer the questions. Underline the words you used.
Word Puzzle
1.  Define half the words using definitions from the text on own paper
AND
2.  For the OTHER HALF of the words, create a crossword puzzle or word scramble puzzle using definitions from the text as the clue for each word.
Must provide answer key!
(www.puzzlemaker.com) / Thinking Map
1.  Define ALL words using the definitions from the text.
AND
2.  Relate at least HALF the words in a tree map or bubble map. Your map must include definitions &/or phrases that relate or connect words. Pictures optional / Quiz
1.  Define all words using the definitions from the text.
AND
2.  Create a 10-question multiple choice quiz using at least 10 of the vocab words. Multiple answer choices (3+) must be provided (no true/false). Each question must be a separate sentence, but does NOT have to be the definition.
(No matching)