Read Mrs' Frisby and the Rats of Nimh

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Read Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh!

• The reviewMrs. Frisby needs to move her family
  from their home in the corner of the Fitzgibbon
  farm, but her youngest son timothy has pneumonia
  and cannot be moved. After talking to the doctor
  about the problem, she follows her advice and
  enlists the help of some unusual neighbors, the
  rats who have escaped from the national institute
  of mental health. With their help, she and her
  family are able to escape the farming and the
  Fitzgibbon cat, and find a new home. In addition,
  she learns what happened to her husband and to
  the animals who were part of the experiments at
  NIMH.

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Compare three animals in their natural habitat.

• You will go out to the web sites and find out
  about animals and how they live in their natural
  habitats. Create lists to describe the habitats
  of the three animals that you have chosen.

3
Research Owls

• Use two different web sites to research one type
  of owl. Record notes using the cluster diagram.

4
Write an expository essay

• Use your cluster notes to write a good expository
  essay. Write, edit and proof before saving your
  word document to your H drive. Extra credit-
  email me your essay.

5
Virtually dissect an owl pellet

• Dont forget to record your thoughts and
  impressions as you go!
• Use your Daily Journal and title the entry Owl
  Pellet- todays date

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Create a Venn Diagram

• Choose two animals from the list.
• Research the unique and common attributes of each
  animal.
• Complete the diagram and print it out.