Problems occur in learning for deaf that not inclusive because lot of science terminology that not available in SIBI. The research aims to investigate Grade Four Elementary School science terminology found in SIBI and investigate number of Grade four Elementary School science terminology found in SIBI. Method used is mixed exploratory methods. Data collection techniques carried out qualitatively through document studies, interviews and observations and quantitatively through checklist sheets. The qualitative data analysis technique uses Miles and Huberman's theory, while quantitative data is carried out using percentage formula. In SIBI there is general terminology such as "water" and "rainwater", while specific terminology such as "energy" and "gravity" is not found. Based on calculations, science terminology words contained in SIBI are 77 words with percentage of 76% and in high category. Meanwhile, there are 43 phrases with percentage of 41% and in sufficient category. It concluded that SIBI covers science terminology in general context. However, terminology phrases in SIBI still limited. Results of the investigation are used as basis for teaching science learning materials that suit needs of deaf.
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