CFA Grade 3:RL.3.1

Front

What is a group of ants called?

Back

A colony.

Front

What do some ants do as part of their job in the colony?

Back

Gather food.

Front

How do ants protect their colony?

Back

By working together.

Front

What is the primary role of the queen ant in the colony?

Back

To lay eggs.

Front

What is one characteristic of ants?

Back

They are very strong for their size.

Front

What do worker ants do?

Back

They take care of the colony's needs.

Front

What is the main purpose of an ant's antennae?

Back

To sense their environment.

Front

How do ants communicate with each other?

Back

By using chemicals called pheromones.

Front

What do ants build to protect their colony?

Back

Nests or mounds.

Front

What do ants eat?

Back

They eat a variety of foods, including plants and other insects.