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Mouse Inquiry Vocabulary
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Mouse Inquiry Vocabulary
🐭 Part 1: Mouse Vocabulary Words
Read each vocabulary word and its definition. Use these words in your informative writing about mice.
habitat - the natural place where an animal lives and finds food, water and shelter
Example: A mouse's habitat includes fields, forests, and sometimes houses.
Example: A mouse's habitat includes fields, forests, and sometimes houses.
nocturnal - active during the night time
Example: Mice are nocturnal animals that search for food when it's dark.
Example: Mice are nocturnal animals that search for food when it's dark.
omnivore - an animal that eats both plants and meat
Example: A mouse is an omnivore because it eats seeds, fruits, and insects.
Example: A mouse is an omnivore because it eats seeds, fruits, and insects.
burrow - a hole or tunnel dug in the ground for shelter
Example: Field mice dig burrows underground to stay safe from predators.
Example: Field mice dig burrows underground to stay safe from predators.
predator - an animal that hunts and eats other animals
Example: Owls, cats, and snakes are common predators of mice.
Example: Owls, cats, and snakes are common predators of mice.
whiskers - long, stiff hairs that help animals feel their way around
Example: A mouse uses its whiskers to navigate in dark spaces.
Example: A mouse uses its whiskers to navigate in dark spaces.
✏️ Part 2: Using Vocabulary in Sentences
1. Write a sentence using the word "habitat":
2. Write a sentence using the word "nocturnal":
3. Write a sentence using the word "predator":
4. Choose any two vocabulary words and write a paragraph about mice using both words:
🌟 Extension Activity
5. Advanced Challenge: Research and write the definition of one new mouse-related word not on this list. Then use it in a sentence.
New word: ________________
Definition:
Sentence using your new word:
📋 Success Criteria
I can define all six vocabulary words
I can write clear sentences using the vocabulary words
I can use these words in my informative writing about mice
I can find and define a new mouse-related word (extension)
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