Curio Class
Word Wall · Grade 7 · Science
5 words: sensory receptor, stimulus, neuron, reflex, memory.
Pick a format and a language, then press Print. Wall cards print sideways (landscape), two to a page. Kids can draw in the empty boxes.
Pick a language, then press Print. Eight cards to a page: cut on the dashed lines for pocket charts, matching games and word sorts.
Pick a language, then press Print. One page per student: they write what each word means in their own words and draw it.
Pick a language, then press Print. A quick check: match each word to its meaning, then fill in the missing word in each sentence. The answer key prints on page 2.
Pick a language, then press Print. One page for families: the words and what they mean, with an easy way to practice at home.
Download the words (CSV) for Quizlet, Gimkit, Kahoot or a spreadsheet: word, meaning, example, and the same in Spanish.
The Spanish is a first draft. A native speaker has not checked it yet, so read it over before you print.
sensory receptor
receptor sensorial
a cell that detects a stimulus like light or sound
una célula que detecta un estímulo, como luz o sonido
Sensory receptors in the nose detect smells.
Los receptores sensoriales de la nariz detectan olores.
stimulus
estímulo
something in the environment that causes a response
algo del entorno que causa una respuesta
A loud bang is a stimulus.
Un estruendo es un estímulo.
neuron
neurona
a nerve cell that carries signals
una célula nerviosa que lleva señales
A neuron sends signals in a fraction of a second.
Una neurona manda señales en una fracción de segundo.
reflex
reflejo
a fast, automatic reaction
una reacción rápida y automática
Blinking at a bright light is a reflex.
Parpadear ante una luz fuerte es un reflejo.
memory
memoria
information the brain stores to use later
información que el cerebro guarda para usar después
The smell brought back a memory of the beach.
El olor me trajo a la memoria la playa.
sensory receptor
receptor sensorial
a cell that detects a stimulus like light or sound
una célula que detecta un estímulo, como luz o sonido
stimulus
estímulo
something in the environment that causes a response
algo del entorno que causa una respuesta
neuron
neurona
a nerve cell that carries signals
una célula nerviosa que lleva señales
reflex
reflejo
a fast, automatic reaction
una reacción rápida y automática
memory
memoria
information the brain stores to use later
información que el cerebro guarda para usar después
NameNombre
| WordPalabra | What it meansQué significa | Draw itDibújalo |
|---|---|---|
| sensory receptorreceptor sensorial | ||
| stimulusestímulo | ||
| neuronneurona | ||
| reflexreflejo | ||
| memorymemoria |
NameNombre
1. Matching1. Unir: 1-D, 2-E, 3-A, 4-B, 5-C
2. Fill in: 1. stimulus, 2. memory, 3. sensory receptor, 4. reflex, 5. neuron
2. Completar: 1. estímulo, 2. memoria, 3. reflejo, 4. neurona
Grade 7 · Science · Curio Class
sensory receptorreceptor sensorial
a cell that detects a stimulus like light or sounduna célula que detecta un estímulo, como luz o sonido
stimulusestímulo
something in the environment that causes a responsealgo del entorno que causa una respuesta
neuronneurona
a nerve cell that carries signalsuna célula nerviosa que lleva señales
reflexreflejo
a fast, automatic reactionuna reacción rápida y automática
memorymemoria
information the brain stores to use laterinformación que el cerebro guarda para usar después
Try this at home. Pick a word and ask your child what it means. Then take turns using it in a sentence about your day. Five minutes is plenty.
Practiquen en casa. Elijan una palabra y pregúntenle a su hijo o hija qué significa. Después, túrnense para usarla en una oración sobre su día. Cinco minutos bastan.
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