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Biology
LS2-8 Group Behavior Affecting Survival
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Phenomenon
Group Names of Animals Studies Weekly
How many other group names do you know? Why is it important to live in groups?
HS-LS2-8
Evaluate the evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on: (1) distinguishing between group and individual behavior, (2) identifying evidence supporting the outcomes of group behavior, and (3) developing logical and reasonable arguments based on evidence. Examples of group behaviors could include flocking, schooling, herding, and cooperative behaviors such as hunting, migrating, and swarming.
Assessment Boundary: none
Prior Knowledge/Preview
Social Interactions and Group Behavior Bozeman Wonder of Science
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Inquiry science
Printable activity
On-line activity
Why do animals flock, shoal or herd? Albert
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LAB experiments
Lab #1 Group behavior ppt
Lab #2
Lab #3
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Aerospace CONNECTIONS:
Applications and examples
Ranking survival object for group Moon shot NASA
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EXTENSION material for the curious
How does social behavior evolve? Nature Knowledge Project
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