Animals and Their Senses

What is the main focus of the NGSS standard 4.LS1.2 for fourth grade?

• Understanding how animals receive, process, and respond to information through their senses

• Learning about the habitats of different animals

• Studying the dietary habits of animals

• Exploring the migration patterns of birds

How do bats navigate and survive according to the passage?

• By using echolocation

• By using their sense of smell

• By following the stars

• By using their sense of taste

What is the purpose of the activity involving Viceroy and Monarch butterflies?

• To illustrate how mimicry works

• To show how butterflies migrate

• To demonstrate the feeding habits of butterflies

• To explain the life cycle of butterflies

Which sense is NOT mentioned as part of the five senses animals use to interact with their environment?

• Balance

• Sight

• Hearing

• Taste

What role do hands-on activities play in teaching students about animal senses?

• They help students grasp how the five senses assist animals in survival

• They teach students about the history of animal evolution

• They focus on the dietary needs of animals

• They explain the genetic makeup of animals