Science·Animals of the World·conceptual
Animal Communication
Understand that animals communicate in many different ways — birds sing to attract mates and defend territory, whales call across vast ocean distances, bees dance to show other bees where food is, wolves howl to keep the pack together, and fireflies flash light signals — and that communication is essential for survival
Suggested ages 7–9
Learning journey
Your child is exploring the amazing diversity of animals around the world, learning how different creatures communicate, migrate, hunt and survive in various habitats from rainforests to deserts to polar regions.
Evidence of understanding
- Describes at least 4 different methods of animal communication (sound, dance, light, scent, body language)
- Gives a specific animal example for each method
- Explains that animals communicate to find mates, warn of danger, or share food locations
Assessment prompt
If Animal Communication hears birds singing in the morning, can they explain that birdsong is a way of communicating — and describe at least two other ways different animals send messages to each other?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.