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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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Can your child explain why wolves hunt in packs or why fish swim in schools, and how being in a group helps them survive?

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?”

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Type
Conceptual
Subject
Science
Domain
Ecosystems & Habitats
Age range
Ages 8–9

Standards

ngss-k5:3-LS2-1