Only subscribers can access printable PDFs and other resources, please login or subscribe.

School subscribers can also access more than 200 downloadable bundles in our store for free (a value of $1,500).

District subscriptions provide huge group discounts for their schools. Contact Sheri for a quote.

Social Group or Solitary? Matching and Critical Thinking Quiz

Read about Social Interactions and Group Behavior before taking the quiz.

Fulfillment of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Grade 3 – 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas LS2.D: Social Interactions and Group Behavior • Being part of a group helps animals obtain food, defend themselves, and cope with changes. Groups may serve different functions and vary dramatically in size (Note: Moved from K–2). (3-LS2-1)

Performance Expectations Students who demonstrate understanding can: 3-LS2-1. Construct an argument that some animals form groups that help members survive.

Current Subscribers: To view or print a PDF of this resource and its answer sheets (and link to any other available resources, like coloring, labeling, drawing pages and more), click the brown buttons at the top of this post. Note that these are only available to subscribers.

Not a Subscriber Yet? Join today to unlock these buttons and enjoy all of Exploring Nature’s resources.