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Animal Homes
CONCEPTUALKnow that animals make or find many different kinds of homes — birds build nests, rabbits dig burrows, bees live in hives, hermit crabs use empty shells, spiders spin webs — and that these shelters protect them and their young
Mastery Evidence
- Names at least 4 different types of animal homes (nest, burrow, hive, web, shell, den, lodge)
- Explains that animals need homes for shelter and to keep their babies safe
- Matches common animals to their homes
Assessment Prompt
“If you ask [child] where different animals live, can they describe several animal homes — like a bird's nest, a rabbit's burrow, or a bee's hive — and say why animals need shelter?”
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- Habitats & Basic NeedssoftAges 6—8
- Rainforest AnimalssoftAges 7—9
- The World of MinibeastssoftAges 7—9
- Nocturnal AnimalssoftAges 5—7