2.SCI.13.C

Record and compare how being part of a group helps animals obtain food, defend themselves, and cope with changes.

Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
structuresbehaviorsanimalsgroupsfooddefensechanges
Skills
  • record (how being part of a group helps animals) #dok1
  • compare (ways being part of a group helps animals) #dok2
  • analyze (how group membership impacts obtaining food, defense, and coping with change) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can record how being part of a group helps animals survive. #dok1
  • I can recognize examples of animal groups and their survival advantages. #dok1
  • I can compare how animals in groups get food, defend themselves, and cope with changes differently than animals alone. #dok2
  • I can explain why some animals rely on groups for certain needs. #dok2
  • I can analyze situations where being part of a group helps animals survive challenges. #dok3
  • I can justify which group behaviors are most helpful for animal survival in different situations. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Animals can better meet their needs and respond to challenges when they are part of a group.
  • Belonging to a group helps animals find food, protect themselves, and adapt to changes in their environment.
Essential Questions
  • How does being in a group help animals get food?
  • What are some ways animals work together to defend themselves?
  • How does being part of a group help animals cope with changes in their environment?
  • Can you think of examples where animals in groups are safer than animals living alone?
  • What are some challenges animals might face if they are not part of a group?