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Key Scientists Vocabulary - George Washington Carver

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Key Scientists Vocabulary
famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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scientist
scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: As a scientist, he spends a lot of time in the lab. 
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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slave
slave
[noun]

a person who is owned by someone

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black
black
[Adjective]

referring or belonging to a racial group with dark skin color, particularly those who are from sub-Saharan Africa

Ex: She is proud of her Black heritage and actively participates in cultural events that celebrate her community. 
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to become
to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: He's training to become a pilot at a flight school. 
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free
free
[Adjective]

(of a person) not controlled or owned by someone else

Ex: He was born free, with no one owning him. 
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African American

a person of African origin who is born in or living in the United States

Ex: The documentary highlighted the experiences of African Americans throughout history. 
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college
college
[noun]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

Ex: After completing high school, Sarah decided to attend a prestigious college to pursue her dream of becoming a biologist. 
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degree
degree
[noun]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

Ex: After years of hard work and dedication, she finally received her bachelor's degree in biology. 
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science
science
[noun]

knowledge about the structure and behavior of the natural and physical world, especially based on testing and proving facts

Ex: I enjoy conducting experiments and making observations in science class. 
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professor
professor
[noun]

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

Ex: He is a professor of physics at a renowned university. 
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teacher
teacher
[noun]

someone who teaches things to people, particularly in a school

Ex: I raised my hand to give an answer when the teacher asked a question. 
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research
research
[noun]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

Ex: Mark spent hours in the library doing research for his history paper. 
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farmer
farmer
[noun]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

Ex: He's a farmer known for his juicy watermelons. 
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south
south
[noun]

the southern region of the U.S., often including states like Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas, known for its unique culture and history

Ex: The South has a rich history, particularly in terms of its role in the Civil War. 
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land
land
[noun]

an area of ground used for farming

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to grow
to grow
[Verb]

to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers

Ex: She grows beautiful roses in her garden. 
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cotton
cotton
[noun]

soft and white material that comes from a plant called cotton and is used to make clothing

Ex: The farmer harvested the cotton from the fields during late summer. 
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peanut
peanut
[noun]

a type of nut that could be eaten, growing underground in a thin shell

Ex: I couldn't resist buying a bag of freshly roasted peanuts from the street vendor. 
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sweet potato

a vegetable similar to a potato in shape that has a sweet taste and white flesh

Ex: She baked sweet potatoes until they were tender and served them as a healthy side dish. 
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cooking
cooking
[noun]

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

Ex: He found cooking to be a great stress-reliever. 
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soap
soap
[noun]

the substance we use with water for washing and cleaning our body

Ex: He dropped the slippery soap in the shower. 
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soil
soil
[noun]

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

Ex: The gardeners enriched the soil with compost to improve plant growth. 
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fame
fame
[noun]

a state of being widely known or recognized, usually because of notable achievements, talents, or actions

Ex: His fame as a musician skyrocketed after his hit single topped the charts. 
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heart
heart
[noun]

the center of feelings, emotions, or intuitions

Ex: He spoke from the heart about his experiences. 
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smart
smart
[Adjective]

able to think and learn in a good and quick way

Ex: My daughter is a smart student, and her teachers appreciate her enthusiasm for learning. 
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painting
painting
[noun]

the act or art of making pictures, using paints

Ex: I'm learning about the art of painting in my after-school class. 
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week. 
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to fall down

to fall to the ground

Ex: The child tried to walk but ended up falling down on the soft grass. 
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stairs
stairs
[noun]

a series of steps or risers designed for ascending or descending between different levels or floors in a building or structure

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to [take] care of {sb/sth}

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

Ex: My neighbor has agreed to take care of my dog while I'm on vacation. 
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