Vocabulary and Learning
NEST Animated Hero Classics Activity Books: Helen Keller
In this section, we will follow the activities in the book. Take notes whenever you feel necessary.
Laura Bridgman: A Deaf and Blind Pioneer
Music
Link to the Music
National Geographic for Kids
Desert Tortoise [ˈtɔ:rtəs] 沙漠地鼠龟
National Geographic for Kids
A Desert Tortoise’s Life
The Desert Tortoise
Hatching of a Mojave Desert Tortoise
Ravens and Tortoises
CLASSIFICATION: Reptile
HABITAT: Desert [ˈdezərt] n. 沙漠
LIFE SPAN: upto 50 years
DIET: Herbivore
LENGTH: 10 – 15 in
WEIGHT: 7 – 9 lb
ENDANGERED STATUS: Vulnerable
plastron [‘plæstrən] n. 胸板; 胸甲
carapace [ˈkærəpeɪs] n. (龟、蟹等的) 硬壳
scute [skju:t] n. 鳞甲
keratin [ˈkɛrətɪn] n. 角蛋白; 角质
cold-blooded [kəʊld ‘blʌdɪd] adj. 冷血的
raven [ˈreɪvən] n. 掠夺; 渡鸦
Drawing Art
Let’s Draw a Chinese Lantern!
