The History of the Earth: Supplemental Guide DA | Domain Assessment 167
- Geologist: A geologist is a scientist who studies clouds and
the sky. (frowning face) - Fossils: Fossils are the imprint in rocks of animals and plants
from a long, long time ago. (smiling face) - Solid: Something is solid when it takes the shape of whatever
container it is in. (frowning face) - Pressure: Pressure happens when two forces push on each
other. (smiling face)
Directions: Now I am going to read more sentences using other
words you have heard and practiced. First I will say the word, and
then I will use it in a sentence. If I use the word correctly in my
sentence, circle the smiling face. If I do not use the word correctly
in my sentence, circle the frowning face. I will say each sentence
two times. - Varies: When something varies, it always stays the same.
(frowning face) - Characteristics: The characteristics of rocks include their
colors, textures, shapes, and sizes. (smiling face) - Preserved: When something is preserved, it becomes rotten.
(frowning face) - Destructive: Something that is destructive is harmful and
causes damage. (smiling face) - Surface: The surface of the earth is covered with land and
water. (smiling face)
Part II (Instructional Master DA-2)
Directions: I am going to read some sentences to you. If the
sentence is correct, circle ‘T’ for true. If the sentence is not correct,
circle the ‘F’ for false. I will say each sentence two times.
- The earth’s surface is covered with continents and oceans. (T)
- The equator is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole
to the South Pole. (F) - The earth is shaped like a sphere or a ball. (T)