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How Animals Use Sound to Communicate

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Communication involves the visual, auditory, olfactory, and tactile senses. Scholars observe groups of animals communicating through multiple senses. They note and learn why different species use different senses depending on their message. Finally, they complete a case study to go more in depth.

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Challenge scholars to find another animal and study their communication techniques, then share with the class
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson designed for AP/IB and college level courses
  • Provide headphones to better isolate each sound
Pros
  • Uses higher order thinking skills
  • Designed for Next Generation Science Standards, AP Biology, and IB Biology standards
Cons
  • None
NGSS