Built to Go Fast: teacher key

The Fastest Animals, grade 3 edition, written for 3rd grade. See how a cheetah, a falcon, an ostrich and a pronghorn are made for speed.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

How long can a cheetah hold its top speed?
- About 20 minutes
- About 20 to 30 seconds (answer)
- About 2 hours
What does a cheetah's tail do?
- It keeps the cat warm
- It scares birds
- It helps the cat steer and turn (answer)
Where is the peregrine falcon's record speed?
- In a dive (answer)
- On the ground
- In the water
Which can keep a fast pace over a long run?
- A cheetah in a sprint
- A snail
- An ostrich (answer)
What does the word sprint mean here?
- A long walk
- A short fast run (answer)
- A nap