Be Outside: Glossary

A

astronomy

the study of planets, stars and other celestial bodies

B

biologist

one who studies the science of living organisms

C

career

a lifelong job

chemical

the materials used in chemistry

concentrate

to focus one's attention

D

diabetes

a disease that causes the body to be unable to process sugars

F

fertilizer

materials or chemicals that are put in the soil to increase plant growth

forester

one who manages the growth and care of a forest

G

germ

a microscopic organism that often causes disease

J

journal

a diary or other record keeping book

L

Leonid Meteor Shower

a meteor shower visible every year around November 17th

Lewis and Clark

two men who explored the northwest portion of the United States in the early 1800's for President Jefferson

lunar eclipse

when the shadow of the earth partially or fully darkens the moon

M

microhike

a miniature version of a hike using a magnifying glass

N

Nature Deficit Disorder

that condition which occurs when children do not spend enough time outdoors

Nyger thistle

a tiny thistle seed that needs a special bird feeder to dispense

O

observation

seeing details of things or events

ornithology

the study of birds

overweight

having more weight than is considered healthy

P

Perseid Meteor Shower

a meteor shower visible every August

pesticide

a chemical mixture for destroying plant, fungal, or animal pests

professional

someone who is an expert in a job or skill

S

Scout

a member of the Boy Scouts of America