Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

download Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

of 15

Transcript of Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    1/15

    Mfor macaronipenguin

    Mfor macaw Mfor Mat

    Mfor Mango Mfor Market Mfor Mask

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    2/15

    Mfor Milk Mfor Mother / Mom Mfor Mouth

    Mfor Mouse Mfor Mobile Mfor Monkey

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    3/15

    Mfor Macaroni Mfor Magazine Mfor Magic

    Mfor Mosambi Mfor Mars Mfor Milan

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    4/15

    Mfor MicroOven Mfor Mini Van Mfor Mirror

    Mfor Money Mfor Music Mfor museum

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    5/15

    1, Macaroni

    Macaroni is a tube-shaped noodle.

    2, macaroni penguin

    The macaroni penguin is a penguin from the Antarctic that has a yellow, feathery

    crest on its head.

    3, macaw

    Macaws are parrots from rainforests in the Americas.

    4, mad

    When you are mad at someone, you are angry with them.

    5, magazine

    A magazine is published periodically.

    6, Magellan, Ferdinand

    Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521) was a Portuguese explorer who led the first

    expedition that sailed around the Earth. The voyage lasted from 1519 until 1522.

    Magellan was killed towards the end of the voyage.

    7, magic

    Magic is the skill of performing illusions and tricks that amaze people. People who

    perform magic are called magicians.

    8, magic squareIn a magic square, the rows, columns, and diagonals all add up to the same number.

    9, magnet

    A magnet attracts things made of iron.

    10, magnifying glass

    A magnifying glass is a lens that makes things look larger than they really are.

    11, Maiasaura

    Maiasauras were dinosaurs that cared for their eggs and young.12, mailbox

    A mailbox is where you leave letters to be mailed.

    13,mail carrier

    A mail carrier delivers the mail.

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    6/15

    12, Maine

    Maine is a state in the northeastern United States of America. Its capital is Augusta.

    13, mako shark

    The mako shark is a very fast shark with bluish skin.

    14, mallard

    The Mallard is a common wild duck

    15. mammal

    Mammals are warm-blooded animals with hair that nourish their young with milk

    16, mammoth

    Mammoths were large, elephant-like animals that lived during the Ice Ages. They

    had long hair, long tusks, and finger-like projections on the long trunk.

    17, man

    Boys grow up to be men.

    18, manatee

    Manatees are gentle, slow-swimming, aquatic mammals

    19, mandrill

    Mandrills are large, brightly-colored monkeys from African rainforests.

    20, man-of-war

    The Portuguese man-of-war is a floating colony of animals that has very long,

    stinging tentacles. It lives in warm ocean waters.

    21, manta ray

    Manta rays are harmless fish and are related to sharks. Mantas are the biggest rays.

    22, many

    The are many apples above

    23, map

    A map shows the features of an area. You can find your way around by using a map.

    24, maple tree

    Maple syrup comes from maple trees.

    25, maracasMaracas are musical instruments that are made from hollow gourds. Dried seeds or pebbles

    inside the gourds make noise when the maracas are shaken.

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    7/15

    26, marbleMarble is a beautiful metamorphic rock

    27, MarchMarch is the third month of the year.

    28, marine mammalsMarine mammals live in the sea and breathe air. Seals, sea lions, whales, and others are marine

    mammals.

    29, marketWe can buy things at a market

    30, maroonMaroon is a deep, purplish shade of red

    31, Mars

    Mars is a reddish planet and the fourth planet from the sun. It is the planet that comes closest tothe Earth

    32, marshA marsh is a type of low-lying wetland located near a river or lake.

    33, marsupialsMarsupials are mammals whose young are born very immature. Most female marsupials have a

    pouch in which the young lives. Koalas and kangaroos are marsupials.

    34, martial arts

    The martial arts include Aikido, Judo, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and other sports

    35, MarylandMaryland is a state in the northeastern United States of America. Its capital is Annapolis

    36, maskA mask covers your face

    37, MassachusettsMassachusetts is a state in the northeastern United States of America. Its capital is Boston. In

    1620, the Pilgrims landed in what is now Massachusetts

    38, mastiffThe mastiff is a huge, intelligent, and powerful dog that is often used as a guard dog

    39, mastodonMastodons were shaggy, tusked mammals that are now extinct. Mastodons evolved earlier than

    mammoths and were smaller than mammoths.

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    8/15

    40, matYou can wipe your shoes on a floor mat.

    41, mathematicsMathematics is the study of numbers, shapes, patterns, and logical reasoning.

    42, MayMay is the fifth month of the year.

    43, maybeMaybe means perhaps or possibly.

    44, MayflowerThe Mayflower was the name of the ship in which the 102 Pilgrims sailed from England to what

    is now Massachusetts, on the northeastern coast of the USA. The Pilgrims landed on December

    11, 1620.

    45, mazeGetting through the passages of a maze is tricky.

    46, meMe is a word that refers to the person who is speaking or writing.

    47, meadowA meadow is a low, flat grassland

    48, meadowlarkThe meadowlark is a brightly-colored songbird that lives in meadows and grasslands.

    49, mealBreakfast, lunch, and dinner are meals.

    50, mealwormThe mealworm is the larval stage of the darkling beetle.

    51, measuring cupA measuring cup is useful in baking and cooking.

    52, meatMeat is a type of food that comes from animals. Some types of meat are beef and ham.

    53, medalA medal is an award that you can wear.

    54, marketMeerkats are a type of mongoose that can stand upright. They live in Africa

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    9/15

    55, MegalodonMegalodon was a giant shark that lived from 25 million to 1.6 million years ago; it is extinct. It

    may have been over 40 feet (12 m) long. Only fossilized teeth have been found.

    56, Megalosaurus

    This large meat-eating dinosaur was the first dinosaur named.

    57, megamouthThe megamouth is a large, filter-feeding shark that was only discovered in 1976

    58, MegaraptorMegaraptor was a giant, meat-eating dinosaur with long, sharp toe claws.

    59, melonMelons are fruits that have a rind.

    60, Memorial Day

    Memorial Day honors US soldiers who died fighting for their country. Memorial Day iscelebrated on the last Monday in May.

    61, MercuryMercury is a moonless planet; it is the planet closest to the Sun

    62, mermaidA mermaid is a make-believe creature who is half woman, half fish.

    63, mesaA mesa is a land formation with a flat area on top and steep walls - usually occurring in dry

    areas.

    64, Mesozoic EraThe Mesozoic Era was the time when dinosaurs lived and mammals evolved. The Mesozoic

    lasted from 250 million to 65 million years ago. It began and ended with mass extinctions.

    65, metalA metal is an element that has a crystalline structure when it is solid form. Many metals are

    shiny and many conduct electricity. Some metals include iron, copper, silver, and gold.

    66, metamorphic rock

    Metamorphic rocks are compacted by pressure and heat from deep inside the earth.

    67, metamorphosisMetamorphosis is the transformation of an animal during its life cycle (from larva to adult). For

    example, the larval stage of butterflies and moths (called the caterpillar) metamorphoses into a

    winged, flying adult (the adult butterfly or moth).

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    10/15

    68, meteorA meteor is a meteoroid that has entered the Earth's atmosphere, usually making a fiery trail as it

    falls. It is sometimes called a shooting star. Most burn up before hitting the Earth.

    69, meteorite

    A meteorite is a meteor that has fallen to Earth. Meteorites are made of stone, iron, or stony-iron.

    70, meteoroidMeteoroids are tiny stones or pieces of metal that travel through space.

    71, meteorologistA meteorologist is a scientist who studies the weather.

    72, meteor showerA meteor shower is when a lot of meteor fall through the atmosphere in a short time

    73, meter

    A meter is a unit of length; 100 centimeters are in a meter. A meter is a little more than 3 feet (itis about 39.4 inches).

    74, MexicoMexico is a Spanish-speaking country in North America. Its capital is Mexico City.

    75, MichiganMichigan is a state in the northern United States of America. Its capital is Lansing.

    76, microscopeA microscope lets you see very tiny things.

    77, microwave ovenMicrowave ovens heat up food quickly.

    78, middleThe boy in the middle has a boy on either side of him.

    79, midnightMidnight is 12:00 at night.

    80, milkMilk comes from cows and other mammals.

    81, Milky WayThe Milky Way is a bright line of stars stretching across the night sky

    82, Milky Way GalaxyOur solar system is in the Milky Way galaxy. We can see the Milky Way as a band of stars in the

    night sky.

    83, 1,000,000

    millionA million is a thousand thousands. The dinosaurs lived millions of years ago.

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    11/15

    84, millipedeMillipedes are segmented, plant-eating animals that have many legs.

    85, mineralA mineral is a naturally-occurring solid whose molecules form a regular pattern (usually forming

    crystals). Some common minerals include quartz, salt, diamond, and feldspar.

    86, minivanA minivan is a small van.

    87, minkThe mink is a small, short-legged member of the weasel family. It lives in wet environments.

    88, MinnesotaMinnesota is a state in the United States of America. Its capital is St. Paul.

    89, minus

    The mathematical symbol -means "minus." Four minus three is written, 4

    3

    90, minute handA minute hand on a clock tells you how many minutes past the hour it is.

    91, mirrorYou can see your reflection in a mirror.

    92, MississippiMississippi is a state in the United States of America. Its capital is Jackson

    93, MissouriMissouri is a midwestern state in the United States of America. Its capital is Jefferson City.

    94, mitosisMitosis is a process in which cells divide.

    95, mittA baseball mitt is a glove used to catch balls.

    96, mittenMittens keep your hands warm.

    97, moaThe moa were huge, extinct, flightless birds from New Zealand

    98, mobileA mobile is a hanging sculpture.

    99, momA mom is a woman with children.

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    12/15

    100, moneyMoney is used to buy things.

    101,monkeyMonkeys are furry mammals with long, strong tails.

    102, motorcycleA motorcycle has two wheels and can go fassssttttttt!

    103, mouthWe use our mouths to eat and talk.

    104, musicMusic can be sung or played on instruments

    105, moray eelThe moray eel is a long, snake-like fish that has circular gills.

    106, moreThe opposite of more is less.

    107, morningThe sun rises in the morning

    108, Morpho butterflyThe Morpho butterfly is a bright blue buttterfly from rainforests in South and Central America.

    110, mortar board

    A mortar board is a square hat that is worn by people when they graduate from school.

    111, Mbius stripA Mbius strip is a piece of paper with only one side!

    112, mummyA mummy is a preserved dead body.

    113, monthThere are 12 months in a year: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August,

    September, October, November, and December.

    114, moveWhen you move, you are not still.

    115, mockingbirdThe mockingbird is a North American bird that can mimic the songs of many other birds.

    116, molarA molar is a flat tooth that is used to chew food. People and many animals have molars.

    http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/monkey/Printouts.shtmlhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/monkey/Printouts.shtmlhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/monkey/Printouts.shtmlhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/monkey/Printouts.shtml
  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    13/15

    117, moleMoles are burrowing mammals that are almost-blind.

    118, monarch butterflyThe monarch butterfly is a common, poisonous butterfly. Some monarchs migrate long

    distances.

    119, mongooseMongooses are sleek, meat-eating mammals.

    120, monsterMonsters are scary and make-believe.

    121, MontanaMontana is a state in the United States of America. Its capital is Helena

    122, moonThe Earth has one moon. The moon has no atmosphere. The same side of the moon always faces

    the Earth.

    123, mooseA moose is a large type of deer from northern forests.

    124,mopA mop is used to clean the floor

    125, mosaicA mosaic is a work of art made up of many pieces of tile, glass, stones, or other objects.

    126, mosquitoA mosquito is a small, flying insect that can spread disease as it feeds on blood.

    127, mothMoths are beautiful flying insects that are generally more active at night. They are related to

    butterflies.

    128, motherA mother is a woman who has a child.

    129, Mother GooseMother Goose told silly rhymes; we've heard them all many times.

    130, mountainA mountain is a very tall high, natural place on Earth - higher than a hill. The tallest mountain on

    Earth is Mt. Everest.

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    14/15

    mountain lionA long-tailed wild cat with no spots. It is also known as the puma, panther, cougar, and

    catamont.

    mouse

    Mice are cute, small rodents with long tails.

    mouseA computer mouse is a device used to control the computer's cursor.

    muffinMuffins are small, baked goods made from a batter.

    mugA mug is a large cup.

    multicolored

    Multicolored means having many colors.

    musical instrumentsMusical instruments are devices used to make music.

    museumMuseums exhibit art, historic objects, and scientific finds - like dinosaur fossils.

    multiplicationMultiplication is a mathematical operation used to compute areas and do other calculations.

    multiplyThe mathematical symbol xmeans "multiply." Four times three is written, 4 x 3.

    mushroomMushrooms are fast-growing fungi. They grow in dark, damp places.

    musicianA musician makes music

    MussaurusMussaurus was a tiny, plant-eating dinosaur from South America. Its eggs were only about aninch long.

    musk oxMusk oxen are large, hairy mammals that live in the far north.

    muskratMuskrats are rodents that often build dome-shaped houses.

  • 7/27/2019 Alphabetical assignment for kids Letter M ( M for ) .docx

    15/15

    mustangMustangs are wild horses from western North America.

    MuttaburrasaurusMuttaburrasaurus was a plant-eating dinosaur with thumb spikes. Its fossils have been found in

    Australia.