A workshop laboratory was created in Samara State Technical University where students and teachers can make preparations for classes in petrography and lithology. On the basis of the laboratory there was developed a unique method of work with drilling cuttings from abrasive-type drill bits.

The author gives high priority of terms traditional interpretation as objective, impersonal “concept” in it negative influence. Scientific term as a verbal phenomenon is a symbol of private views on realty. The problem is related with scientific language correct adoption in education process.