Introduce New Vocab With a Light Vocabulary Word Wall

Reflection, Refraction, Light, and more! These are just a handful of subject-specific vocabulary words related to the force of gravity. But the question is… do you, students, know what these words mean, and could you use them effectively in your own scientific communications?

To help you teach your students the subject-specific vocabulary related to light energy, the Teach Starter team has created this set of light vocabulary word cards. Each card contains the vocabulary word.

This resource is available as a PDF or an editable Google Slides file.

This resource will help you incorporate light vocabulary into your science lessons on light energy.

Games for Learning Vocabulary For Light Energy Standards

Learning Light Vocabulary Words is crucial for students, so why not make the experience as fun as possible? Here are a few games that you can play with vocabulary cards in a classroom setting to make learning Vocabulary For Light engaging:

1. Flashcard Charades – Students draw a card and act out the word without speaking. Classmates try to guess the word based on the charades.
2. Spelling Bee – Have a traditional spelling bee using the words from the vocabulary cards. Students take turns spelling words aloud.
3. Word Puzzles – Create crossword puzzles or word searches using the vocabulary words. Students can work individually or in teams to solve them.
4. Vocabulary Pictionary: Students draw images of the vocabulary words on the cards. Classmates try to guess the word based on the drawings.
5. Vocabulary Hot Seat – One student sits with their back to the vocabulary word projected on the board. The class provides hints or describes the word without saying it, and the student in the hot seat guesses the word.

Download These Printable Light Vocabulary Cards

Use the download button to access either the full-colour PDF or the editable Google Slides version of these Light Vocabulary Cards

We recommend printing this resource on thick card for increased durability.

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