This document defines and explains key concepts related to the kinematics of a fluid element, including: 1) Convection, rotation rate, normal strain rates, and shear strain rates describe the motion and deformation of a fluid element as it moves through space. 2) The strain rate tensor represents the deformation of a fluid element over time based on changes in its dimensions. 3) Divergence and substantial/total derivative describe how quantities like volume and velocity change over time as a fluid element moves through space. 4) Key kinematic concepts are also defined using cylindrical coordinates to analyze fluid motion.