Science Vocabulary Cards: Yr 2 Physical Sciences - Push and Pull Forces

About this teaching resource

Get your students thinking, reading, writing and talking like scientists by exploring and working with the vocabulary of the topic.

Vocabulary Cards Yr 2 Science includes: Unit vocabulary cards, blank cards

Ways to incorporate rich and meaningful vocabulary learning experiences:

• Create a unit display with vocabulary cards/Word Wall
• Create opportunities for your students to use the words, and catch them using them
• Create a science word consciousness
• Have students create pockets with vocabulary cards: write, define, illustrate, use
• Have students add vocabulary cards as you explore the topic
• Enjoy talking about and using new vocabulary
• Become word detectives
• Demonstrate how to refer to and use topic vocabulary when you speak and write about the topic
• Support and acknowledge student use of topic vocabulary when writing and speaking
• Raise awareness by modelling during topic read alouds and viewed texts how to notice and use topic vocabulary to deepen understanding
• Have students practice noticing and comprehending topic vocabulary when reading independently

Australian curriculum alignment

Year 2