Morning Starters: Summer 1 - Learning from Others
Did You Know?
Social learning allows animals to learn by observing others, helping them avoid the risks of trial and error. This skill can be a matter of life or death. Starlings are masters of social learning, using observation to locate food, find shelter and evade predators. Their natural curiosity and strong sense of teamwork help ensure their survival in even the most challenging environments.
Word Challenge
Write a synonym for each word underlined in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Help: A synonym is a word that has the same or a similar meaning to another word.
Grammar Challenge
Rewrite the sentence below, changing the order of the information chunks.
With a few determined pecks, the starling flipped open the pot lid revealing a bounty of squirming mealworms.
Number Challenge
Make a reasonable estimate for the amount of starlings in the photograph below.
Critical Thinking
Describe a time when watching someone else helped you learn something important.