Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures
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What are Domain-Specific Words?
Domain-specific words are words that have a special meaning in a particular subject or area. These words might be different from how we use them in everyday conversation. Understanding these words helps us learn more about the subject!
| Examples of Domain-Specific Words (Science) |
| Word: Photosynthesis Meaning: The process plants use to make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.🌱☀️💧 = 🍎 (food for the plant!) | Word: Habitat Meaning: The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.🌳🐻🏠 |
| Examples of Domain-Specific Words (Math) |
| Word: Quadrilateral Meaning: A four-sided shape.🔲 📐 4️⃣ | Word: Perimeter Meaning: The distance around the outside of a shape.📏 🌳 🌳 🌳 🌳 = Perimeter of tree area |
| Examples of Domain-Specific Words (Social Studies) |
| Word: Economy Meaning: The system of how money is made and used within a country or region.💰 🛒 🏭 | Word: Government Meaning: The group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, etc.🏛️ 👨⚖️👩⚖️ |
Remember to look for clues in the text and think about the subject you’re learning about to understand domain-specific words!
- Practice identifying domain-specific words in your textbooks.
- Draw your own pictures to represent the meanings of new words.
- Ask questions if you’re unsure about the meaning of a word.