Developing Science Vocabulary in the Sensemaking Process

This video series will introduce you to planning for authentic vocabulary development within a phenomenon driven lesson sequence and increasing the vocabulary development tools and strategies in your “teacher toolkit.” You’ll learn how and when to strategically use a variety of high impact ideas to get your students talking and writing with appropriate scientific terms.

These videos were made possible by funding from the Kentucky Department of Education

Learn how to plan for authentic vocabulary development within a phenomenon driven lesson sequence where students are “figuring out” science concepts. Explore when to introduce different kinds of vocabulary and why that is most effective.

Video Length: 35:34
Estimated time to work through in a PLC or other learning group: 60 min

Add to the vocabulary development tools and strategies in your “teacher toolkit.” Learn how to develop interactive word walls to support vocabulary development, and how and when to strategically use a variety of other high impact ideas to get your students talking and writing with appropriate scientific terms.

Video Length: 58:43
Estimated time to work through in a PLC or other learning group: 2 to 2.5 hours

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