Watch
This week, we are reading another great nonfiction book. In this story, we will learn how animals work together in their "pack". What are the different animal "packs" called? Listen to find out!
And while you listen, make sure to think about the questions for a great nonfiction book, pictured in the black box above!
Click on the link below to rate the book Packs: Strength In Numbers.
Make
Hannah Salyer, the author of Packs, mentions the different ways we can help animals, "Read books, watch documentaries, plant a garden, and always pick up after ourselves". She also talks about researching, writing letters, and making art and stories about animals to share with friends and family.
Write or draw about one of the ways you can help animals!
Email your creations to amanda_kretschmar@psbma.org
Wonder
Click on the link above to research one of the animals in the book or your favorite animal to find out if they ever need their "pack".
Username: brookline/ Password: brookline
Bonus
Many animals live together in a herd, a pack or a swarm. But why? Why do animals team up and live together in groups? In this video, you will learn more about animals that live in large communities and how they benefit from this.
Watch this National Geographic video of meerkats who are able to defend themselves thanks to their "pack".