Illustrated Science Vocabulary Dictionary Project
Final Due Friday, May 30, 2014
For this project, you will be making a book that contains the vocabulary words from each unit in the first 9
weeks that we have learned about. This project will be on going and completed for each unit throughout the
year. You will have due dates at the end of that 9 weeks where you will turn in the vocabulary that we covered
in those units. The final project will be due at the end of the year. This project is to help you remember
vocabulary words that you have difficulty remembering so pick your words wisely. For 4 words in each unit
you will need to give a written definition of the word, picture that represents the word, and a create a sentence
using the word. The remaining words in that unit will be defined and give a sentence using the word.
Your project must have the following criteria:
1. Each vocabulary word will be bolded and underlined.
2. Created out of computer paper or colored paper 8.5”x11 (NOT notebook paper).
3. All components of this project will be handwritten or typed. Either way it must be NEAT and legible.
4. The papers are put together as a book – stapled or connected in some other creative manner.
5. The 4 words you choose from each unit will contain the word, definition, a picture and a sentence using
the word. These pages will contain only one vocab word.
6. Every other vocab word from that unit will contain the word bolded and underlined, definition and a
sentence using the word. You may put as many of these words on a page that you chose.
7. Only words on the back of this page may be used.
8. Every page needs to be colorful and neat.
9. The project is neat and shows that some time and effort were put into the project.
10. The rubric must be attached to the back of your project. If it’s not attached 10 points will be
DEDUCTED.
11. You may use anything to create the illustrations. Drawings, print pictures, magazines, scraps around the
house, and etc. Be CREATIVE!!!! If you get your picture from a website or magazine you will need to
site the information under the picture. Ex: Magazine- name and date, Website- website address
12. Cover Page: (due with first check point due date)
The cover should have the following:
 Title of your science dictionary: e.g. Crazy Science Vocabulary, Valerie’s Vocab of Science.
The title must let the reader know it is a Science dictionary. Be creative.
 Your name
 Your period class
 Decoration: It should be decorated, with color, and your goal is to make your book look like the
one that a person would pick out to learn the information. It should look neat. Use a ruler to
make straight lines, if necessary.
Table of Content: (on going)
 You will give each page of your book a page number.
 You will also create title pages for each unit that will also have page numbers.
 In your table of content you will list each unit and its starting page.
 You will also need to include the page number for your science connection page.
Science Connection page: (due at final)
 On this page you will connect all the units we have covered in science.
 How do the units relate? What makes you say that?
 Do they have a common theme? What is that common theme?
 What words would you see outside the classroom in your every day life? And why?
 Must be one page.
Points to Remember:
 Review the rubric to ensure that you are earning all possible points.
 Use your textbook, dictionary, notes and Internet for definitions.
 Suggestion – do 3 – 4 words a night starting today. You have 9 days to complete this project. Do not
wait until the last minute, it will become overwhelming. Spread out the work so the project is fun,
creative and meaningful not rushed and overwhelming.
 The rubric must be attached to the back of your project. If it’s not attached 10 points will be
DEDUCTED.
 This is an INDIVIDUAL project! So you are not permitted to collaborate with any other classmates.
 Remember at the end of the year you may chose to use this as your replacement grade for the Final
Exam at the end of the year. If you chose not to, then it will be averaged in with your other grades as
test grade including the final exam for your total average. Work really hard to make it worth your time.
 Check point due dates:
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Units 2, 3 Due October 21, 2013
Units 4, 5, 6 Due December 13, 2013
Units 7 and 8 Due March 3, 2013
Units 9, 10, 11, 12 Due May 30, 2013 Completed for its final grade with all
components.
Name:_____________________________________ Date:______________Period:__________
Illustrated Science Vocabulary Dictionary Project
Do not complete this page (except name, date, period). Turn it in with your project.
Possible
Points
The book is 8.5”x11”
5
The book is assembled and stapled or connected in an
organized fashion
At least 4 words were chosen from each unit to
illustrate.
All definitions were accurate.
5
Comments
5
20
4 chosen words have definition, picture and used in a
sentence
Each page is colorful and neat
20
Science Connection page is written with correct
grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format
The cover page is titled, decorated, and has your name,
class period, and the date.
Title page includes the unit names and page numbers
20
If pictures come from magazine or website they are
sited below picture
All words given for the unit are used. Includes word,
definition, and used in a sentence.
Extra Credit
Your
Points
5
10
10
15
10
1-10
pts.
You have gone over and above. You have totally wowed
Ms. Shelton and other science teachers.
Total
125
Score: ___________ = _______+ _________ = __________
125
Score
Extra Credit
Teacher Comments:
Unit 2:
10% rule
abiotic
biodegradable
biomass
biotic
chlorophyll
chloroplast
compost
consumer
decay
decompose
decomposition
food chain
food web
glucose
photosynthesis
organism
producer
radiant energy
tertiary consumer
force
geotropism
Joule
phototropism
stimulus
thermal energy
turgor pressure
work
newton
response
trophic level
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
carbonation
catastrophic event
chemical weathering
deposition
equilibrium
erosion
exfoliation
gravitational erosion
ground water
ice wedging
mechanical weathering
oxidation
permeability
porosity
sediment
surface water
watershed
weathering
Unit 5:
adaption
biome
climax community
community
ecological succession
ecosystem
habitat
niche
pioneer species
population
primary succession
secondary succession
atmosphere
solar system
gravitational pull
mass
weight
solar radiation
slingshot effect
microgravity
species
Unit 6:
Goldilocks theory
Unit 7:
cell
cell membrane
cell theory
cell wall
chloroplast
cytoplasm
function
mitochondria
multicellular
nucleus
organ
organ system
organelle
organism
structure
system
tissue
unicellular
vacuole
skeletal system
muscular system
involuntary muscle
voluntary muscle
integumentary system
circulatory system
artery
veins
respiratory system
diaphragm
trachea
nervous system
central nervous system
neuron
peripheral nervous system
digestive system
excretory system
immune system
lymph node
endocrine system
adrenal glands
hormones
pancreas
reproductive system
chemical digestion
digestion
enzyme
mechanical digestion
peristalsis
ATP
cellular respiration
esophagus
large intestine
small intestine
absorption
rectum
equilibrium
external stimuli
feedback mechanism
geotropism
homeostasis
internal stimuli
response
stimulus
allele
asexual reproduction
chromosome
diversity
DNA
dominant
gamete
gene
genetic variation
genotype
heredity
heterozygous
homozygous
inheritance
offspring
phenotype
pure
recessive
sexual reproduction
traits
Unit 8:
Unit 9:
salivary glands
Unit 10:
stability
Unit 11:
Unit 12:
adaptation
behavioral adaptation
camouflage
dichotomous key
germination
habitat tracking
hibernation
migration
mimicry
mutation
physiological adaptation
pollination
structural adaptation
variation
population
natural selection
natural breeding