High School Level
Biology
Glossary
Glossary
English / Spanish
Translation of Biology terms based on the
Coursework for Biology Grades 9 to 12.
Word-for-word glossaries are used for testing
accommodations for ELL/LEP students
Last Updated: 08/18/09
THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234
THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234
Education - P-16
Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Continuing Education and Office of Higher Education
Office of Bilingual Education and Foreign Language Studies
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/biling/
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Regents of the University
MERRYL H. TISCH, Chancellor, B.A., M.A., Ed.D. ....................................................................... New York
MILTON L. COFIELD, Vice Chancellor, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. ......................................................... Rochester
ROBERT M. BENNETT, Chancellor Emeritus, B.A., M.S. ............................................................... Tonawanda
SAUL B. COHEN, B.A., M.A., Ph.D................................................................................................ New Rochelle
JAMES C. DAWSON, A.A., B.A., M.S., Ph.D. ................................................................................ Plattsburgh
ANTHONY S. BOTTAR, B.A., J.D. ................................................................................................... Syracuse
GERALDINE D. CHAPEY, B.A., M.A., Ed.D. ................................................................................. Belle Harbor
HARRY PHILLIPS, 3rd, B.A., M.S.F.S. ........................................................................................... Hartsdale
JOSEPH E. BOWMAN, JR., B.A., M.L.S., M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D......................................................... Albany
JAMES R. TALLON, JR., B.A., M.A. ............................................................................................... Binghamton
ROGER TILLES, B.A., J.D. ................................................................................................................ Great Neck
KAREN BROOKS HOPKINS, B.A., M.F.A........................................................................................ Brooklyn
CHARLES R. BENDIT, B.A. ............................................................................................................. Manhattan
BETTY A. ROSA, B.A., M.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed., M.Ed., Ed.D..................................................... Bronx
LESTER W. YOUNG, JR., B.S., M.S., Ed. D. ..................................................................................... Oakland Gardens
CHRISTINE D. CEA, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. .......................................................................................... Staten Island
WADE S. NORWOOD, B.A. ............................................................................................................. Rochester
Interim President of the University and Commissioner of Education
CAROLE F. HUXLEY
Senior Deputy Commissioner of Education, P–16
JOHANNA DUNCAN-POITIER
Associate Commissioner for Curriculum and Instructional Support
JEAN STEVENS
Coordinator, Office of Bilingual Education and Foreign language Studies
PEDRO J. RUIZ
Acknowledgements:
The New York State Education Department Glossaries for English Language Learners were reviewed and
updated during the 2008-2009 school year. We would like to thank in these efforts the New York State
Education Department Language BETACs (Spanish, Asian and Haitian Bilingual Education Technical
Assistance Centers), the NYS Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Instructional Technology; the New York
City Department of Education Office of English Language Learners, and the NYC Department of Education
Translation and Interpretation Unit.
The State Education Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran
status, national origin, race, gender, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs,
services and activities. Portions of this publication can be made available in a variety of formats, including brailed, large print or
audio tape, upon request. Inquiries concerning this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Department’s Office for
Diversity, Ethics, and Access, Room 530, Education Building, Albany, NY 12234.
