Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
only
except
maze
All of these are animals except one. Can you guess which
one it is?
confusing series of paths or passageways through which
people might get lost
My family visited a corn maze on Halloween. We got lost
trying to find our way out.
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
tiny living cells that can be seen only through a microscope; Some
cause disease, others help, such a making soil richer
bacteria
The scientists looked at the bacteria through a microscope.
having a hole or an empty space in side
hollow
The raccoon lives in a hollow tree.
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
to put away for future use
stored
The squirrel stored nuts in a hollow tree for winter.
people or animals that live in certain places
dwellers
A bat and a bear are both cave dwellers.
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
moving in a large group
swarming
We ran as fast as we could into the house so we wouldn’t get
bit by the swarming mosquitoes.
unusual
strange
Did you see the strange clothes the person was wearing?
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
very big
enormous
A redwood tree is an enormous tree that grows in California.
to come out of an egg
hatch
When the eggs are ready, they will hatch into baby chicks.
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
duty
responsibility
I have the responsibility of babysitting my baby brother.
raising, as in children
bringing up
The women who lived in a shoe knew all about bringing up
children. She had seven.
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
to call someone by waving
beckoned
The crossing guard beckoned for us to cross the
street.
of or having to do with men or boys
male
I always wanted a male teacher.
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
woman or girl
female
Is your cat a male or female? Our cat is female.
on or into a ship, train or airplane
aboard
We walked down the dock to climb aboard the ship.
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
the chief landmass of a country or continent, as
different from an island
mainland
We rode the ferry back to the mainland.
gentle or calm; not harsh or sharp
mild
The waves were very mild but we were still able to surf.
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
one thickness of something
layer
There was only a thin layer of snow on the top of the mountain.
the people or animals living in a place
population
The population of people living in Charlotte is growing.
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
steady, secure position
balance
The tightrope walker lost his balance and fell down.
moves to a new place
relocates
My family relocates or moves every couple of years because of my dad’s
job.
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
left in a helpless population
stranded
We were stranded on a deserted island with very little food and water..
To speak out
exclaimed
Santa exclaimed “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
alert
sharp
The deer had to be sharp crossing the street because he
could get hit by a car.
to find out
The teacher tried to detect if the students were cheating.
detect
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
with close care
cautiously
Cautiously we crossed the street when the crossing guard
told us to.
to understand the value of
appreciate
We brought breakfast in bed to mom to show her we
appreciate all she does for us.
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
reached it
My mom extended her arms out to give me a great big hug.
extended
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
places where animals or plants naturally live and grow
habitats
I am going to visit lots of different wildlife habitats,
including the ocean, the forest and the desert.
being in the area and ready to use
The boy sat in the next available seat.
available
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
acting on information one is born with
natural
It is natural for children to be shy and try to hide
from strangers.
able to produce much; fertile
The soil was so rich you could grow anything in it.
rich
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
a number of different things
variety
For breakfast, my mom bought a variety of donuts
from the store.
a small area
patch
There is a deer living in the small patch of woods behind
our house.
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
moving from one place to another
migrating
The birds are migrating South for the winter. They
want to live someplace warm.
very great in size
The ocean is a vast body of water.
vast
Third GradeUnit 2: Animals and Their Habitats Vocabulary
created by Melissa Roy
Mountain Island Elementary
an animal that is hunted by another animal for food
A mouse is a cat’s prey.
prey
To know and remember from before; to identify
recognize
Do you recognize where we are now? We have been
here before.