Close Encounters

This worksheet centers on human encounters with mountain lions. Vocabulary includes “sighting,” “fence,” “backyard,” and “urban,” indicating proximity to human spaces. It emphasizes awareness, safety, and observation. Students learn how humans interact with wildlife and how to stay safe.

The activity enhances real-world vocabulary related to safety and situational awareness. It encourages students to connect language with potential experiences or news stories. Learners practice spelling and reading fluency. The puzzle also reinforces understanding of human-wildlife boundaries.

Words in This Puzzle – Sighting, Warning, Report, Encounter, Hike, Trailhead, Caution, Distance, Observation, Backyard, Fence, Attack, Evade, Urban, Alert