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Nocturnal Animals

CONCEPTUAL
Science›Animals of the World|Ages 5—7|ID: mt_V_wIdRZLsG

Know that some animals are nocturnal — active at night and sleeping during the day — and that nocturnal animals often have special features like big eyes (owls, tarsiers), large ears (bats, fennec foxes), or sensitive whiskers to help them find food in the dark

Mastery Evidence

  • Explains what 'nocturnal' means
  • Names at least 3 nocturnal animals (e.g., owl, bat, fox, hedgehog, moth)
  • Describes one feature that helps a nocturnal animal (e.g., big eyes, echolocation, whiskers)

Assessment Prompt

“If [child] hears an owl hooting at bedtime, can they explain that owls are nocturnal — meaning they sleep during the day and come out at night — and that their big eyes help them see in the dark?”

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  • Animal Homes soft

    Nocturnal animals often use homes (burrows, dens) as daytime shelters

  • Animals Everywhere hard

    Nocturnal animals builds on knowing animals exist in diverse environments

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