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Mouse Inquiry Vocabulary

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Mouse Inquiry Vocabulary

Learn the mouse-related vocabulary, then use the words to show what you understand. Australian English spelling is used.

Mouse Vocabulary

Read the word meanings before you begin the activities.

habitat — the natural place where a living thing finds what it needs to live.

nocturnal — active mainly at night.

omnivore — an animal that eats both plant and animal matter.

burrow — a hole or tunnel in the ground used as a home or shelter.

predator — an animal that hunts other animals for food.

whiskers — stiff hairs that help an animal sense nearby objects.

Match each word to its meaning

Write the correct letter beside each vocabulary word.

1.Match habitat, nocturnal, omnivore, burrow, predator and whiskers to the meanings below.
  • Habitat
  • Nocturnal
  • Omnivore
  • Burrow
  • Predator
  • Whiskers
  • B. Stiff hairs used to sense nearby objects
  • C. An animal that hunts other animals for food
  • F. The natural place where a living thing gets what it needs
  • A. A tunnel or hole in the ground that can provide shelter
  • D. Active mainly during the night
  • E. An animal that eats both plant and animal matter

Choose the best word

Select the vocabulary word that completes each statement.

2.A mouse may live in a grassy field where it can find food and shelter. This field is part of its ____.
  • habitat
  • predator
  • whiskers
  • burrow
3.A mouse is active mostly after dark. Which word describes this behaviour?
  • nocturnal
  • omnivore
  • burrow
  • habitat
4.A mouse eats seeds as well as insects. Which word best describes its diet?
  • predator
  • omnivore
  • nocturnal
  • whiskers
5.An owl hunts a mouse for food. In this example, the owl is the .
6.A mouse uses the sensitive hairs on its face to feel objects in a dark space. These hairs are its .

Use the vocabulary

Answer in complete sentences. Include the vocabulary word in each response.

7.Write a sentence explaining how a mouse’s habitat helps it meet its needs.
8.Write a sentence using nocturnal to describe when a mouse is active.
9.Write a sentence explaining why an owl could be called a mouse’s predator.
10.Write a short informative paragraph about a mouse. Use at least three of these words: habitat, nocturnal, omnivore, burrow, predator, whiskers.

3 printable pages

  • Mouse Inquiry Vocabulary, page 1 of 3: Mouse Vocabulary, Match each word to its meaning

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  • Mouse Inquiry Vocabulary, page 2 of 3: Choose the best word, Use the vocabulary

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  • Mouse Inquiry Vocabulary, page 3 of 3: 10. Write a short informative paragraph about a mouse. Use at least three of these words:…

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