Using meaningful vocabulary strategies to keep students engaged is so important. In Science, using key terms repeatedly and "how" it is done helps students to retain very pertinent information from year to year. Read more now and grab your own FREE set of vocab cards here! #ScienceVocabulary #ClassroomOrganization #UpperElementary #WordWall #Teacher #ITeach #ScienceTeacher

Word walls are really popular in elementary classrooms. I had a traditional word wall for a few years, like the one below. It's supposed to help with spelling, but I soon realized that nobody used it. So a few years ago I freed up that wall for something more useful. Traditional word wall Then, in November, I read an article in Science and Children called "Interactive Word Walls" by Julie Jackson and Rose Narvaez. It's not a great title, but it came with an awesome picture: I was inspired…

Science Word Wall for Grades 3-4

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I always incorporate a word wall into every science unit or theme we study. We call the science vocabulary 'Wow Words'. I encourage my kids to use them when they write about a topic. These words make the reader say, 'Wow, you know a lot about _______' or 'Wow, I learned a lot about _______

Words on walls are a great way to display important vocabulary words in your science classroom. Not only will it help your students learn...

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Kindergarten interactive word wall across various TEKS (RRISD)

Light Energy Science Word Wall

Big Money Word$ are words like reasonable, differentiate, process, analyze, and interpret. They are words students need to know as they head toward middle school science and words that appear on state science tests. While getting caught up in all of the new things that come with being in a new grade level in a new ... Read more