Animal Sounds and Meanings
Students will explore how different animals use specific sounds to communicate various messages.
Key Questions
- Explain how birds use calls to warn others of danger.
- Compare the sounds used by different animals to attract mates.
- Hypothesize how animals would communicate if they couldn't make sounds.
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