EL Module 2 Weeks 3-4 Vocabulary

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Invertebrate

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An animal that doesn’t have a backbone, like a jellyfish or an octopus.

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Vertebrate

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An animal that has a backbone, like a dog, a bird, or a human.

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Savannah

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A grassy area with few trees, where animals like zebras and lions live. It’s usually hot and has dry seasons.

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Herd

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A group of animals, like cows or elephants, that live and move together.

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Graze

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When animals, like cows and sheep, eat grass or other plants in a field.

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Quiver

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To shake or tremble a little, like when you’re cold or a little scared.

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Internal

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Something that is inside, like your heart or lungs, which are inside your body.

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External

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Something that is outside, like your skin, which covers the outside of your body.

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Decaying

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When something, like a plant or animal, starts to break down and rot after it dies.

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Encounters

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When you meet or come across something or someone, like running into a friend or seeing a wild animal.