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Science Terms Students Should Know and Use

 
Degree
A unit of measure for temperture displayedon a thermometer
Electrical
Something that uses electricity
Heat source
It makes things warmer
Lubricate
To make a slippery surface
Machine
A tool with fixed or moving parts that can do work
 
 
Mechanical
Something that does not use electricity
 
Misconception
A misunderstanding of an idea
 
Temperature
How warm or cold an object is

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Updated March 1, 2005 by: Glen Westbroek

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