When starting a new topic teach key vocabulary following Marzano's six steps to effective vocabulary instruction (1) Provide a description, explanation, or example of the new term (2) Ask students to restate the description, explanation, or example in their own words (3) Ask students to draw a picture, symbol, or graphic representing the term or phrase (4) Engage students in activities that help them add to their knowledge of the terms (5) Ask students to discuss the terms with one another (6) Involve students in games that reinforce new words (contact the NBSS for powerpoint game templates). Use this resource by printing as many pages of each vocabulary activity as needed for the topic.