English Morpho-

UNIT 6. SCIENCE AND syntax and

TECHNOLOGY Semantics, UCV
VOCABULARY 2021
 HOW CAN I TEACH
SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY IN
THE ELEMENTARY
CLASSROOM?

STEAM PROJECTS
https://www.pinterest.es/weareteac
hers/stemsteam-lessons-activities-a
INQUIRY-BASED LESSONS nd-ideas/
Start with a question that makes the
students wonder about the possible
options INCLUDE VIDEOS
Go beyond the textbook and offer
visual representations of the
ASK YOUR STUDENTS! experiments
Get feedback on what they want to
learn

https://iachievelearning.com/2018/03/5-easy-ways-to-teach-science-in-the-elementary-classroom/
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Artificial / False VOCABUL
• (man-made) The growers use both artificial and natural light ARY IN
• (made to look real) The man was wearing a false beard (fake) CONTRAS
T
Natural / Physical
• (that exists in nature) The dress is made from natural fibres
• (able to be seen/felt/touched) There was no physical evidence to connect both murders

True / Accurate
• (based on facts) The film is based on a true story
• (correct or precise) We need an accurate estimate of what the new house will cost

Method / Way
• (a way of doing sth, planned) We developed new methods of pollution control
• (a method for doing sth/ manner) This is the best way to eat an ice-cream
Engine / Machine / Motor
(part of a vehicle that makes it move) – Our car had a problem with the engine.
(equipment with moving parts) – This is my favourite washing machine.
(what makes a machine work) – The pump is powered by an electric motor.
Aim / Cause / Reason VOCABULp.36
ARY IN
•
•
(what you hope to achieve) My aim is to become a teacher CONTRAS
(what makes something happen) The cause of death was a heart attack
• T
(why something happened) The reason for his delay was a car accident

Estimate / Calculate
• (guessing) The estimated selling price is of over a million
• (mathematics) He calculates that the proposal would cost 4 million
Electric / Electronic Economic: related to economy
Economical: cheap inexpensive
• (electricity) I’ve just got an electric toothbrush
• (uses electricity and is composed of electrical parts) I need an electronic calculator for
the exam

Invent / Discover
• (to create something that did not exist before) Alfred Nobel invented dynamite
• (finding something hidden or unknown) William Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781
Research / Experiment
• (study of something to discover new facts) For my thesis, I did some research at the
British Library.
• (scientific test) Researchers need to conduct further experiments.
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Progress / Development IN CONTRAST

• (process of improving) I hope the project is able to progress with the new team members
• (change over a period of time) The development of the country’s economy will influence
the birth rate

Modern / New
• (the present) We are able to go faster due to modern technology
• (recently made) They are going to build a new rocket

Industry / Factory
• (businesses involved in a particular sector) The fishing industry needs less taxes
• (building) She works in a factory

Award / Reward
• (prize) He won the Teacher of the Year award
• (compensation) Your reward for working so hard is a day off.

Take place / Occur

• (happen) The Olympics take place every four years
• (happen) The accident occurred at about 4.30pm.
FRIDAY!
Come up with a few ideas for each situation: Phrasal Verbs
1. Things that can break down in a house
2. Activities that you can carry out in an art class
3. Things that can come off badly in a wedding
4. Things that can be cut off in a house
5. Things you have to find out before you decide your career
6. Things that give off nice smells
7. Appliances in the house that you need to plug in
8. Things that can turn into something completely different (repurposing)
9. Work out two ways to solve world hunger
WEEK PROJECT: WRITING A SCRIPT FOR A
SCIENCE EXPERIMENT
In pairs, pick two of the videos and write two scripts for a voice
over.
You must give instructions and describe the experiments’ steps in
a clear way.
You must use at least 8-10 of the words or expressions in total
from Unit 6, page 36.

Upload your scripts to PLATAFORMA before the deadline.

Please, highlight the words from the unit that you have used
in your script.
 Names of students
Subject name

Title of experiment 1 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P

Link to the original video LC02CFDE5690E4010

Your script.
Hello everyone, in this video we will
learn how to create a simple electric
motor. First, we will need…
• YT Channel: Sick Science
• Videos you can use: Sick
Science! #???
• They last for 1 minute aprox. No
voice over, only music.

Title experiment 2 • Extension will depend on the

Link to the original video experiments’ steps.

Your script. • Only one member of the team must

Hello everyone, in this video we will upload the document to plataforma
experiment with water density. First, we
will need…