Vocabulary
Making Meaningful
Flashcards
For each vocabulary word, fill out
an index card using this format:
FRONT OF CARD
Page #
VOCABULARY
WORD
For each vocabulary word, fill out
an index card using this format:
BACK OF CARD
1. DEFINITION
– in language
you understand
2. SENTENCE –
that shows
meaning of word
3. PICTURE – or some
visual that will help you
remember the word
Example Flashcard - Front
Page 150
Adaptation
Example Flashcard - Back
Definition: An inherited trait or characteristic
that allows an organism to better survive in its
environment
Sentence: Snow hare
coats will turn white
when it snows. This
adaptation allows
these bunnies to hide
better.
Example Flashcard - Back
Definition: An inherited trait or characteristic
that allows an organism to better survive in its
environment
Sentence:
An adaptation we have
is to shiver when we
are cold.
Reminders
Your definition should be in words
you understand
The sentence should show the
meaning of the word.
The picture should be something
that will help you remember the
meaning of the word.