The meaningful use of language and vocabulary are some of the fundamentals of science. This program explores strategies and methods of understanding scientific language. Emphasis is placed on how the language of science supports communication and understanding as portrayed in the ELA Common Core Standards. Concepts and Terminology: word, meaning, pronunciation, spelling, word roots, and glossary.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2014. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015.

Introduction: Language in Science (0:47); --What is Language (1:30); -- Science and Language (1:30); -- Vocabulary in Science (1:21); -- Help in Understanding (2:18); -- Video Review (1:13); -- Video Quiz (1:36); -- Credits: Language in Science (0:40); .