Keep in mind that it is the skill, action or activity you will teach using that verb that determines the

Bloom’s Taxonomy level.

Bloom’s
Key Verbs (keywords) Example Learning Objective
Level

design, formulate, build, invent, create, By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to design an
Create compose, generate, derive, modify, original homework problem dealing with the principle of
develop. conservation of energy.

choose, support, relate, determine,
defend, judge, grade, compare, contrast,
Evaluate
argue, justify, support, convince, select,
evaluate.
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to
determine whether using conservation of energy or
conservation of momentum would be more appropriate for
solving a dynamics problem.

classify, break down, categorize,

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to  differentiate
Analyze analyze, diagram, illustrate, criticize,
between potential and kinetic energy.
simplify, associate.

calculate, predict, apply, solve, illustrate,

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to  calculate the
Apply use, demonstrate, determine, model,
kinetic energy of a projectile.
perform, present.

describe, explain, paraphrase, restate,

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to  describe
Understand give original examples of, summarize,
Newton’s three laws of motion to in her/his own words
contrast, interpret, discuss.

list, recite, outline, define, name, match, By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to  recite
Remember
quote, recall, identify, label, recognize. Newton’s three laws of motion.