Subject Terms - Science

Shortlisted for the NASEN Award for ICT Inclusivity, the Key Terms Science Poster is a vibrant A3 resource delivering over eight hours of detailed definitions, explanations, and examples of essential Science National Curriculum terms for Key Stages 3 and 4 (ages 9-14), accessible via a PENpal or RecorderPEN. Featuring 36 key terms like absorb, acid, combustion, digestion, evaporation, organism, respiration, and vertebrate, it offers audio explanations in 19 languages—Arabic, Czech, English, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Korean, Lithuanian, Mandarin, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovakian, Somali, Sylheti (Bangla), Turkish, Urdu, and Vietnamese—allowing students to tap and hear native-spoken content for quick understanding, perfect for both EAL learners and native English speakers. This interactive poster is a classroom gem, enabling teachers to assess new arrivals’ comprehension by selecting a language and term, while helping all students build scientific fluency in their home language or English. Compatible with a single PENpal alongside Maths and English posters, it sparks curiosity, supports inclusive learning, and encourages exploration of concepts like ecosystems and chemical reactions, making science accessible and exciting for everyone.