This set introduces essential science-related vocabulary to help learners understand and talk about scientific topics.

Science Vocabulary 👩‍🔬

A scientific test to discover something or test a theory

Example: We did an experiment to see how plants grow in different types of soil.

An idea that you test through an experiment

Example: Her hypothesis was that water temperature affects plant growth.

Careful study to find facts or solve problems

Example: He's doing research on bacteria in drinking water.

Facts or numbers collected through observation or testing

Example: The data showed a strong link between diet and energy levels.

Something that can change in an experiment

Example: We changed one variable to see if it affected the results.

A well-supported explanation of something in science

Example: The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.

The final decision or opinion after an experiment

Example: We reached the conclusion that light affects sleep patterns.

Watching something carefully to learn about it

Example: Careful observation of the animals showed changes in their behaviour.

A substance used in or formed by a chemical process

Example: The lab uses chemicals to test water quality.

A place where scientific experiments happen

Example: She works in a laboratory testing machine.