Science Vocabulary. Nature of Science & Engineering Physical Science

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1 Kindergarten observation color daily observe description size seasonal compare compare shape weather plants sort texture summarize animals nature reasoning cloudy heads human made rain legs phenomenon (a) snow eyes object temperature ears group sun flowers heat stems light roots pattern living nonliving grow reproduce needs (air, food, & water) natural system wetland prairie garden aquarium

2 Grade 1 observations rocks describe compare color sort accurate shape animals living size groups nonliving similarities physical charac function differences behaviors tools soil animal needs scientists components space engineers identify water information describe food solve problems Earth shelter magnifier materials air snowplow classify habitat calculator life cycles development reproduction death butterflies meal worms frogs observe organism(s) parents offspring

3 Grade 2 questions describe measure describe answers color record sort observations size describe plants interact shape weather physical charac share weight tools behaviors need texture temperature plant need problem flexibility precipitation space construct strength sunrise water solve materials sunset nutrients design observe wind speed air build record wind direction life cycles identify recognize bean plants materials water marigolds benefit solid engineer liquid position relative straight line curve circle back and forth speed push pull force motion properties

4 Grade 3 evidence energy sun structure communication sound moon function skepticism light locations characteristics science heat movements growth investigation electromagnetism observed reproduction observation pitch described survival historical evidence vibration rate daily roots qualities size seasonal stems testable tension position leaves/needles/scales experimental Q material type Northern Hemi flowers investigable Q vibration speed (rotation) fruits testable Q shadow (revolution) seeds similar light source (tilt) skin expected length (axis) fur organizing direction (equator) hair data location (angle) scales table straight line (spin) feathers analysis absorbed (circle) wings bar graph redirected spring fins line graph reflected summer arms comparison pass through fall legs notebook/journal flashlight winter eyes conclusion mirrors day ears patterns water night mouths nature solid objects moon's shape beaks develop rainbows moon's position tails science transparent Solar System teeth engineering opaque Earth features predict light rays patterns of motion traits plan reflection sizes mammals tools light source amphibians mathematics distance physical charac measure planets common MN trees rulers planets orbit sun sex, color thermometer moon orbits Earth size, shape magnifier universe offspring, adult simple balance environment rain gauge coverings timers appendages flag eyes,ears,mouth

5 Grade 3 weather vane beaks,tails,teeth kilo- skeleton centi- roots,stems milli- flowers,fruits, seeds phenomenon (a) functions inherited acquired similarities differences advantages survival reproduction observable charac adapt

6 Grade 4 design observable rocks microorganisms create properties composition defense system develop temperature (uniform) germs structures volume mixtures tears processes weight minerals saliva systems length physical properties skin improve Celsius streak blood society Metric Units luster (virus) positive impacts mass/grams hardness (bacteria) negative impacts solids vinegar diseases aluminum cans liquids crust vaccination plastic bags gases oceans prevention plastic bottle shape atmosphere defense bicycle volume water cycle dead germs engineering water collects contagious identify wood ground solutions air surface water building materials atmosphere identify heating evaporation investigate cooling condensation solve evaporation precipitation generate condensation rivers ideas boiling lakes constraints freezing streams advantages melting clouds disadvantages water vapor/steam glaciers invention phase change ground water classify warm oceans construct cooling (transpiration) evaluate touching (infiltration) evidence near water vapor invention magnets water repel ice attract rain conductors H & E snow insulators H & E pond wood puddle rubber collection plastic water use craft sticks water supply

7 Science Grade 4 metal paper clips water quality aluminum foil heat energy burning rubbing hands electricity flow electrical circuit wires batteries lightbulbs open circuit closed circuit series circuit parts of circuit light socket power source electric current magnetic force compass electromagnet Life Science

8 Grade 5 evidence motion Earth structures communication force surface function skepticism speed slow changes advantage science direction rapid processes survival accurate simple machine weathering desert record keeping input organic matter tropical replication output soil adapted scrutiny distance (chemical weath) observable measurement errors compare to human (physical weath) coloration equipment failures (acceleration) rocks body coverings uncontrolled variables (Newton's Laws) water size investigation air strength experiment color roots variables particle size stems models erosion leaves/needles/scales natural phenomena compost flowers limitations (soil types) fruit Water Cycle (soil components) seeds Simple Machines (soil horizons) feature Solar Sytem water erosion trait Life Cycle landslides natural system Food Web volcanic eruptions wetland systematic observations field runoffs prairie field studies construction runoff garden open-ended exploration flooding living controlled experiments earthquakes nonliving compare wind erosion inputs contrast wave erosion outputs procedure freezing design hypothesis thawing construct experimental Question renewable res habitat investigable Question nonrenewable res needs (food, air, water) testable Question water producer thermometer iron consumer microscope ore decomposer hand lenses granite relationship balances sand/gravel energy flow rulers wind trophic levels rain gauges forests protection flag mineral resources shelter

9 Grade 5 weather vane energy resources decay variables iron ore waste Metric Units biofuels environment Celsius coal population Fahrenheit raw materials prey conduct processed food chain critique useable food web gathering impact road salt runoff analyzing natural systems invasive species interpreting paper inherited spring scale plastic bags acquired tables landfills feature spreadsheets ocean life cycle trait graphs recycle human impact mean beneficial median harmful mode recreation Metric Units pollution kilo- wildlife management centi- pollution milli- erosion control bar graph catastrophic events line graph fire weather maps introduced species city maps habitat aerial photo (niche) regional maps online map resources