This mouse blog post is all about the mouse life cycle! From birth to death, we will cover everything you need to know about mouse biology. We'll talk about what they eat and their population numbers as well. If you're not sure how long a mouse lives or where they live in the world, this article has it all covered! The mouse life cycle is pretty simple - with 4 stages: mouse birth, mouse pup, mouse juvenile phase, adult mouse. The Mouse Life Cycle The female mouse is pregnant for about three weeks and then gives birth to mouse pups. The mouse pup is born blind with soft fur, weighing about 30 grams (about one ounce). They're weaned after a couple of weeks and reach sexual maturity in around six months. How many pups are in a litter? A mouse litter can have anywhere from two to fifteen mouse pups. The mouse juvenile phase lasts from the time they're born until puberty when they become an adult mouse. During this stage their coat develops as does their weight; by the end … [Read more...]
Our All About James Madison Lapbook
James Madison Jr. served as the fourth president of the United States of America from 1809 to 1817. In addition to this accomplishment, he was also an expansionist, Founding Father, philosopher, diplomat, and statesman. The Constitution of the United States and the United States Bill of Rights were led through by Madison and is the core reason behind him being called the "Father of the Constitution." In addition to serving as America's fifth Secretary of State, he was a co-founder of the Democratic-Republican Party and co-writer for The Federalist Papers. Madison was born into a wealthy and popular Virginia-based planter family- his mother, Nelly Conway Madison, and father, a tobacco planter, James Madison Sr. He was the oldest of 12 children (eight boys and four girls), sadly only six living through to adulthood. James served on the Virginia House of Delegates and the Continental Congress while the American Revolutionary War was ongoing. He played a critical role in the … [Read more...]
Our All About Thomas Jefferson Lapbook
Thomas Jefferson is the third president of the United States of America. Aside from being a politician, Jefferson was a lawyer, musician, architect, diplomat, and founding father of America. He served as president from 1801 to 1809 after serving as America's second vice president from 1979 to 1801. In addition, he served as America's first secretary of state under George Washington between the period 1790 to 1793. Thomas was born to parents Peter Jefferson, a planter and surveyor, and mother Jane Randolph in Shadwell Plantation in Virginia. He is said to be of English and Welsh descent, and after losing his father at the tender age of 14, he lived with his guardian until he was able to take charge of the land his father had willed out for him. He played a critical role in building the United States of America we know today as he was a key member in writing the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was a man of democracy who believed in individual rights and motivating his … [Read more...]
Our All About John Adams Lapbook
John Adams was the second president of the United States of America and the country's first vice president. He was born to parents John Adams Sr.and Susanna Boylston on the family farm in Braintree, Massachusetts. His mother was from a prominent medical family, while his dad was a Congregational Church deacon, a farmer, a lieutenant in the militia, and a cordwainer. Adams ' dad's works and service made him always praise his father for their close relationship and everything that he taught him to live a stable life. His line is originally from England as his great-grand-grandfather immigrated from Essex, England, to Massachusetts. Life for Adams was pretty average like many others, but he came through by working hard as he worked his way to becoming a lawyer, statesman, founding father, and writer. He worked pretty hard and initially became the second president of the United States of America from 1979 to 1801. But, before he became the president, he was the leader of the … [Read more...]
Our All About George Washington Lapbook
George Washington is considered the founding father of the United States of America, where he served as the country's first president from 1789 to 1797. He is one of the country's most decorated presidents as he was a political leader, an army general, and a statesman. Washington played a critical role in the developing stages of the country and worked diligently to gain the favor of many people in his reach. George was born into a wealthy family who was focused on the cultivation of tobacco. His distant generation, his great-grandfather, move to the United States from Northamptonshire, England, and worked his way to owning over 5,000 acres of land. This portion of land also included the famous Little Hunting Creek on the Potomac River. George Washington birthday George Washington's birthday is celebrated on February 22 (born in 1732), and he was the first of six children for his parents Augustine and Mary Ball Washington. He was born at Popes Creek in Westmoreland … [Read more...]
How to Make a Snake Life Cycle Lapbook
How to Make a Snake Life Cycle Lapbook? If you find yourself researching reptiles, you can’t possibly leave out our forked-tongue friends the snakes Like all animals in the web of life, snakes play an important role in our ecosystem by maintaining a balance to the food web. Because snakes are both predators and prey, they keep the pest population down by feeding on mice and other small rodents that damage crops and carry disease. How to Make a Snake Life Cycle Lapbook From eggs to the shedding of a skin, we will cover the snake life cycle stages and make the journey both fun and engaging for the little student of yours! So many people misunderstand reptiles and think of snakes as slimey, dangerous, and often poisonous critters. We aim to prove that all wong with this lapbook project! When trying to teach the littles about them – the best way to do it is debatable. My mom always used learning posters, but the updated version of that is the concept of a homeschool … [Read more...]
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