Vocabulary - Science and Discoveries

Science helps us understand the world. Many scientists work hard every day to discover new things. They often do experiments in their laboratories. For example, a chemist might research how different elements react. An inventor can create new technology that helps people. Sometimes, they need to solve big problems. Exploration is also a part of science, like when astronauts explore space. All this work helps us gain new knowledge about our universe.

VOCABULARY

scientist: A person who studies science and tries to understand how things work.

My aunt is a scientist who studies plants.

discover: To find something new that no one knew about before.

Marie Curie discovered new elements.

experiment: A scientific test done to prove something or find out about something.

We did a fun experiment in science class today.

laboratory: A special room or building where scientists do experiments and research.

The new medicine was developed in a laboratory.

chemist: A scientist who studies chemistry and chemicals.

The chemist mixed two liquids to see what would happen.

research: To study something carefully to find new facts or information.

Scientists research new ways to treat diseases.

inventor: A person who makes or designs something new that has not existed before.

Thomas Edison was a famous inventor.

create: To make something new, especially something that requires imagination or skill.

Engineers create new machines.

technology: The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.

New technology helps us communicate faster.

solve: To find an answer or solution to a problem.

We need to solve the problem of global warming.

exploration: The act of traveling to and searching an unfamiliar area in order to discover new things.

Space exploration is very exciting.

explore: To travel in or through an unfamiliar country or area in order to learn about it.

Astronauts explore other planets.

knowledge: Facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education.

Reading books helps you gain knowledge.

universe: All existing matter and space considered as a whole; the cosmos.

There are billions of stars in the universe.

ACTIVITIES

1 - Match each word with its correct definition.

2 - Choose the best word from the box to complete each sentence.