Science Word Lab Slides
Grade 3 Science • Visual Word Lab
Read • Clap • Draw • Learn
Science Word Lab
My visual notebook for discovering, sounding out, and drawing science words!
Scientist Name
______________________________
Today's Date
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1. Say & Clap
2. Kid Definition
3. Draw Picture
4. Fill Frame
Example Guide
How We Log a Science Word
Model Word: Air Resistance
Target Word: Air Resistance
Syllables: air • re • sis • tance (4 Claps 👏)
[✓] Invisible Force / Push
Kid-Friendly Definition
In My Own Words
What it means: The invisible push of air that rubs against falling or moving objects and slows them down.
Sentence Frame (Fill-in)
When the toy parachute opened, air resistance pushed up against the cloth and made it float down slowly.
Picture or Drawing
Parachute + Air Push
Air Pushing Up
Slows Falling Object
Science Topic (Check One)
[ ] 🌱 Plants / Animals
[ ] 🌍 Earth / Weather
[✓] 🔬 Matter / Force
Real-World Clue: Put your hand out a car window or flap a piece of paper—that invisible push is air resistance!
Step-by-Step
Word 01
My Science Word Log
Date: ____________________
My Word:
Clap Syllables: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
[ ] 📦 Thing [ ] ⚡ Action
Kid-Friendly Definition
In my own words:
It is something that... / It means to...
Sentence Frame
Fill in the blank:
In science class, I can use my word when I:
Draw a Picture or Symbol
Add labels
Science Topic (Check One)
[ ] 🌱 Plants / Animals
[ ] 🌍 Earth / Weather
[ ] 🔬 Matter / Force
Say it out loud to a friend or teacher!
Word 1 of 4 Complete
Word 02
My Science Word Log
Date: ____________________
My Word:
Clap Syllables: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
[ ] 📦 Thing [ ] ⚡ Action
Kid-Friendly Definition
In my own words:
It is something that... / It means to...
Sentence Frame
Fill in the blank:
In science class, I can use my word when I:
Draw a Picture or Symbol
Add labels
Science Topic (Check One)
[ ] 🌱 Plants / Animals
[ ] 🌍 Earth / Weather
[ ] 🔬 Matter / Force
Say it out loud to a friend or teacher!
Word 2 of 4 Complete
Word 03
My Science Word Log
Date: ____________________
My Word:
Clap Syllables: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
[ ] 📦 Thing [ ] ⚡ Action
Kid-Friendly Definition
In my own words:
It is something that... / It means to...
Sentence Frame
Fill in the blank:
In science class, I can use my word when I:
Draw a Picture or Symbol
Add labels
Science Topic (Check One)
[ ] 🌱 Plants / Animals
[ ] 🌍 Earth / Weather
[ ] 🔬 Matter / Force
Say it out loud to a friend or teacher!
Word 3 of 4 Complete
Word 04
My Science Word Log
Date: ____________________
My Word:
Clap Syllables: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
[ ] 📦 Thing [ ] ⚡ Action
Kid-Friendly Definition
In my own words:
It is something that... / It means to...
Sentence Frame
Fill in the blank:
In science class, I can use my word when I:
Draw a Picture or Symbol
Add labels
Science Topic (Check One)
[ ] 🌱 Plants / Animals
[ ] 🌍 Earth / Weather
[ ] 🔬 Matter / Force
Say it out loud to a friend or teacher!
Word 4 of 4 Complete
Review Station
Science Word Connection Board
Use your words to solve 3 quick science clues!
Word Detective Badge
1. Word Friends
Write 2 words that work together:
Word A: ________________
Word B: ________________
Both are about:
2. Super Sentence
Complete the sentence frame:
In science, I can learn about _______________ when I use _______________.
3. Real World Clue
Draw where you see one word in life:
Great job, Junior Scientist! You have logged and mastered your science words!
Success
Word Lab Teacher Guide
Grade 3 Special Education • Science & Literacy Page 1 of 2
Science Word Lab: Teacher Guide
Explicit, Multi-Sensory Vocabulary Instruction for Students with Reading Deficits
Target Objectives & IEP Alignment
Phonological Awareness
Decode multi-syllable terms using auditory claps and visual chunking (e.g., air • re • sis • tance).
Concept Comprehension
Articulate word meaning in conversational kid language without relying on complex dictionary jargon.
Dual-Coding Application
Anchor concepts into memory with visual diagrams (e.g., parachute push) and sentence frames.
The 5-Step Routine: Modeled with "Air Resistance"
15–20 Min Small-Group Routine
1
Say, Tap, and Clap: Say "Air Resistance" clearly. Students echo and clap 4 syllables: air (1) • re • sis • tance (3) = 4 claps 👏. Check the 4-clap box.
2
Kid-Friendly Definition Framing: Prompt: "What does air resistance do?" Anchor: "The invisible push of air that rubs against falling objects and slows them down."
3
Dual-Coding Sketch & Gesture: Model drawing an open parachute with upward arrows labeled "Air pushes up". Have students do the hand gesture (flat palm pressing down against air).
4
Sentence Frame Oral Practice: Practice oral sentence frame: "When the toy parachute opened, air resistance pushed up against the cloth and made it float down slowly."
5
Categorize & Schema Link: Connect to physical science: Air resistance is a force (a push). Check the [✓] Matter / Force domain box on the slide.
High-Leverage Accommodations for Reading Deficits
Dyslexia & Decoding Deficits
- Color-code syllable chunks with highlighters.
- Provide phoneme-grapheme sound cards alongside slides.
- Enable text-to-speech for digital slide prompts.
Working Memory Deficits
- Keep the "Air Resistance" model anchor slide visible.
- Focus on 1–2 words per instructional session.
- Use physical gestures (TPR) linked to each word meaning.
Dysgraphia & Motor Writing Deficits
- Allow speech-to-text dictation into the digital slides.
- Accept labeled diagrams in lieu of full written sentences.
- Provide pre-printed word and phrase sticker strips.
Receptive / ELL Language Gaps
