Swarm Intelligence

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Which sentence states a central idea of the passage?

• Some animals with limited intelligence act in clever ways in a group.

• Swarm intelligence is limited to small insects that are wrongly considered to be lowly.

• Swarm intelligence explains how pets can obey commands and keep people safe.

• Scientists are using their knowledge of animal intelligence to benefit people.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Part B

Select two sentences that support the correct answer in Part A.

• "These mounds are complex structures that have compartments for food, housing, and defense against other creatures."

• "Some pets have been called heroes for saving their owners from fires and other dangerous situations."

• "Like the ants, they just seem to know what to do."

• "Some pets assist people with disabilities and help people live full, active lives."

• "Today, researchers have developed ways to apply 'swarm intelligence' to robotics, computer science, and medicine."

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Choose one phrase for each blank to complete a summary of the text without personal opinions or judgements.

BLANK 1 ONLY

"Intelligence" refers to the _____(1)____________ and to use what has been gained in other situations. Some animals, such as ants and termites, show their skill not as individuals but in their ___________________. This is called _____________________.

• group behavior

• remarkable feats

• amazing teamwork

• swarm intelligence

• ability to learn

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Choose one phrase for each blank to complete a summary of the text without personal opinions or judgements.

BLANK 2 ONLY

"Intelligence" refers to the _________________ and to use what has been gained in other situations. Some animals, such as ants and termites, show their skill not as individuals but in their _________(2)__________. This is called _____________________.

• group behavior

• remarkable feats

• amazing teamwork

• swarm intelligence

• ability to follow directions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

Choose one phrase for each blank to complete a summary of the text without personal opinions or judgements.

BLANK 3 ONLY

"Intelligence" refers to the _________________ and to use what has been gained in other situations. Some animals, such as ants and termites, show their skill not as individuals but in their ___________________. This is called _______(3)______________.

• remarkable feats

• amazing teamwork

• swarm intelligence

• ability to learn

• ability to follow directions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2