ScienceEcosystems & HabitatsAges 8–9
Animal Groups & Survival
Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive, such as herds, packs, or colonies
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- Give at least two examples of animals that live in groups (e.g. wolves, ants, fish schools)
- Explain how group living provides survival advantages (protection, finding food, raising young)
- Construct a simple argument with evidence for why a specific animal benefits from group behaviour
“Can your child explain why wolves hunt in packs or why fish swim in schools, and how being in a group helps them survive?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Ecosystems & Habitats
- Age range
- Ages 8–9
Standards
ngss-k5:3-LS2-1