Science Education Terms

noun a public display or demonstration of a skill or quality

verb to show or display something for others to see

adjective used to describe something that is displayed or shown publicly

• The museum will showcase a new exhibit on ancient civilizations.
• Have you seen the exhibit of local artists at the gallery?
• That exhibit was totally lit, bro!
• Her calm demeanor was just an exhibit of her inner strength.

adjective relating to the study of ancient life through fossils

• The paleontological research team discovered a new species of dinosaur in the fossil bed.
• I heard that the paleontological dig found some cool fossils out in the desert.
• Check out this sweet paleontological find we stumbled upon while hiking!
• Exploring the depths of history is like embarking on a paleontological journey through time.

noun a visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere

• The stratus cloud covered the sky, creating a dull and overcast day.
• Looks like a stratus cloud is bringing some gloomy weather today.
• That stratus cloud is a real buzzkill for our outdoor plans.
• Her mood was like a lingering stratus cloud, casting a shadow over the room.