4 ways to help your learners succeed with science words

By Simone Lively2025-09-17T06:54:00

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How monkeys and mnemonics, peanuts and prefixes will help all your learners grasp scientific vocabulary

Scientific terms can be difficult to get the hang of, and more so for special education needs (SEN/D) students – or for those learners with English as an additional language (EAL). But there are simple ways to get your students to learn this vocabulary without overloading their memories, such as using mnemonics and breaking down words to explain the meaning of prefixes. Read on to find out how to teach tier 3 scientific words and phrases in a fun and accessible way.

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