Learning Resources Picture Dictionary-Science Content

Offer students user-friendly access to the most common content area vocabulary in life, Earth, physical and space science lessons. It supports research-based best practice of direct vocabulary instruction as a means of developing background knowledge needed for success on standardized tests. This features 168 words with definitions in English and Spanish, alphabetized by English entry. It provides full-color, real-life photography and example sentences modeling context and usage of each word. This works well for science and content area reading instruction in mainstream classrooms and ELL and dual-language programs. It includes 64 pages.