Key Scientific Terms and Definitions

Define: Analyze

Define: Annotate

• Add brief note to a diagram, drawing or Graph.

• Erase information from a diagram.

• Draw a diagram without any notes.

• Color a diagram with different shades.

Define: Apply

• Use an idea, equation, principle, theory, or law in a new situation.

• Memorize a list of facts for a test.

• Describe the appearance of an object.

• List the steps in a process without explanation.

Define: Calculate

Define: Compare

• Show similarities between two or more items, referring to both (or all) of them throughout.

• List the differences between two or more items, focusing only on one of them.

• Summarize the main points of a single item without reference to others.

• Explain the cause and effect relationship between two events.

Define: Construct

• Represent or develop in graphical form.

• Explain the meaning of a term.

• List the main points.

• Summarize the passage.

Define: Contrast

• Show differences. Set in opposition.

• Combine similar things. Work together.

• Explain similarities. Find common ground.

• Ignore differences. Treat as equal.

Define: Define

Define: Derive

• Manipulate a mathematical equation to grow a new equation or result.

• Draw a geometric figure accurately.

• List all possible outcomes of an experiment.

• Measure the length of an object.

Define: Describe

• Define, name, draw annotated diagrams, give characteristics of, or an account of.

• List only the names without explanation.

• Explain with examples only.

• Summarize in one sentence.