May / June 2025
Are You Stronger Than an Ant?
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Academic Standards
Learning Objective:
Children will identify the physical traits and behaviors of leaf-cutter ants.
Vocabulary:
mandibles, vibrate, hitchhiker ants, fungus
Science Focus:
insects, animal traits and behavior
CCSS:
RI.1.1 ask and answer questions; RI.1.4 determine meaning of words; RI.1.10 read informational texts; RF.1.2 vowels; W.1.8 gather information; SL.1.1 participate in collaborative conversations