Better Together: Animals Living in Groups

Discover why some animals live in groups with this hands-on worksheet! To start, learners will cut out 9 examples of animal behaviors in groups, such as hunting in packs, migrating to warmer climates, and alerting others when danger is near. Then, students are asked to sort them into three categories: obtaining food, defending themselves, and responding to change.

This activity helps third graders recognize the benefits animals may gain when they live in a group. Groups can help animals secure food, stay protected, and effectively respond to changes in their environment. These concepts will lay the groundwork for understanding relationships in an ecosystem and the ways that animals interact with their habitats.

Learn more about adaptations with How Do Adaptations Help Animals Survive? and Habitat Highlights: Desert Animals.