INTRODUCTION

Animals: Group Organization

The Relevance of the Theme
- Understand animal life.
- Observe how animals interact.
- Connection with nature and ecosystems.
- Reflection on human and social behavior.
Contextualization
- Part of the study of Natural Sciences.
- Links with topics of feeding, reproduction, and adaptation.
- Introduction to ecology and environmental preservation.
- Precedent for the study of food chains and biodiversity.

Let's embark on the adventure of the animal kingdom! 🦁🐜🐠# THEORETICAL DEVELOPMENT

Why do some animals live in groups?

Protection: Animals in flocks can better protect themselves from predators.
- Example: Goldfish swim together to appear larger.
- Sentinels: Some animals, like meerkats, have watchers who alert about dangers.
Hunting and Feeding: Efficient in finding and capturing food together.
- Example: Wolves hunt in packs to capture larger prey.
- Food sharing: Lions share the hunt with the group.
Care for the Young: Many eyes and paws keep the babies safe.
- Example: Elephants surround the young for protection.
Social Learning: Behaviors and skills are passed forward.
- Examples: Monkeys learn to use tools by observing others.

Solitary animals: prefer their own company

Territory: They defend exclusive areas with food and shelter.
- Example: Tigers have large territories just for themselves.
Hunting Style: Some hunters are stealthy and perform better alone.
- Example: Cheetahs use speed and the element of surprise in hunting.

Key Terms

Pack: Group of wolves.
- Cooperation in hunting and care for the young.
Colony: Many animals living together, like penguins.
- Mutual help and protection against the cold.
Dominant Female: Leader of the group in some species.
- Example: Hyenas have females that lead the clan.
Instinct: Natural behavior, does not need to be learned.
- Example: Sea turtles know to go to the sea after birth.

Examples and Cases

Bees and the organization of the hive:
- Queen, workers, and drones, each with their function.
- Production of honey, pollination, and reproduction.
Ants and their teamwork:
- They search for food, defend the anthill, and take care of the larvae together.
- Example of a superorganized society.
Solitary life of the Polar Bear:
- Great predator that hunts seals individually.
- Territorial and not very social.

With these examples and concepts, we observe the diversity of animal behavior both in groups and in solitude. 🐝🐺🐘# DETAILED SUMMARY

Relevant Points

Advantages of Group Life:
- Safety in Numbers: Lower risk for each animal when there are many together.
- Collective Hunting: They share strategies to capture larger and stronger prey.
- Education of the Young: Youngsters learn from adults and gain extra protection.
- Communication and Cooperation: They develop communication systems for better collaboration.
Solitary Life:
- Independence and Territorialism: They defend their space and hunt alone.
- Discretion in Hunting: Solitary predators can stealthily approach prey.
- Lower Risk of Diseases: Less contact with other animals may mean fewer diseases.
Important Terms:
- Pack, Colony, Dominant Female, and Instinct: Key words to understand the organization of groups.
Inspiring Examples:
- Hives and anthills: Models of complex and well-structured societies.
- Solitary Predators: How polar bears and tigers live and hunt alone.

Diversity of Behaviors:
- Animals choose to live in groups or alone based on survival advantages.
- Each strategy has its own benefits and challenges.
Relationship with Nature:
- Observing animals helps to understand how the balance of nature works.
- Reflects on how humans organize themselves in society.

Association: List of animals (e.g., lion, tiger, bee, polar bear). Choose which live in groups and which are solitary.
Crossword: Using key terms like "pack", "instinct", "colony", create a crossword.
Drawing and Observation:
- Create a drawing of an ecosystem with group animals and solitary animals.
- Describe how each behaves in this environment.