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The Fastest Animals on Earth!

The Fastest Animals on Earth!

Learning Objective

Join Ava & Hannah as they explore the fastest animals on earth!!

Words to Know

**Speed**: How fast something moves; "A cheetah has amazing speed."
**Streamlined**: A smooth, pointy shape that slips through air or water; "A falcon's body is streamlined."
**Predator**: An animal that hunts other animals for food; "The cheetah is a fast predator."
**Prey**: An animal that gets hunted; "Fast prey can run away and stay safe."
**Sprint**: To run super fast for a short time; "The cheetah can only sprint for a little while."

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What does “**Speed**” mean?

Lesson Info

Grade 2

2026-07-20

Keywords

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