The Secret Science/Lions Vocabulary

Front

What does the word 'radiate' mean?

Back

To emit rays of light, heat, or energy.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does the word 'aeronautics' mean?

Back

Happening in the air; can also be a skill in gymnastics.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does 'pursuers' mean in a sentence?

Back

People who are chasing or searching for you.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

Which word is derived from the Latin root 'aero'?

Back

Aerial.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Front

What does 'radius' refer to in geometry?

Back

A line segment from the center of a circle to its circumference.

Front

What is the definition of 'emission'?

Back

The act of sending out or releasing something, especially gas or radiation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

What does 'circumference' mean?

Back

The distance around a circle.

Front

What is the meaning of 'kinetic'?

Back

Relating to or resulting from motion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

What does 'spectrum' refer to?

Back

A range of different things, often used to describe light or sound waves.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

What is the definition of 'aerodynamics'?

Back

The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.