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Chapter Analysis
Beginner9 pages • EnglishQuick Summary
The chapter 'Ear to Ear' explores the diversity of animal ears, highlighting how some animals have visible ears while others do not. It discusses how animals can be identified by their ears or the patterns on their skin. The chapter encourages observation of local animals, questioning whether they lay eggs or give birth to young ones. It aims to develop an understanding of animal characteristics and sensitivities towards them.
Key Topics
- •Diversity of animal ears
- •Animal identification by ears
- •Animals and skin patterns
- •Observation of local fauna
- •Understanding animal reproduction
- •Birds' auditory system
- •Conservation awareness
- •Empathy towards animals
Learning Objectives
- ✓Identify animals with visible and non-visible ears
- ✓Understand how animal appearances are influenced by ears and skin
- ✓Recognize the correlation between ear visibility and birthing methods
- ✓Encourage observation and documentation of local wildlife
- ✓Promote sensitivity and awareness towards animal welfare
- ✓Foster curiosity about dinosaurs and their resemblance to modern animals
Questions in Chapter
Among the animals given below, which one have ears that you can see?
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Which of the animals lay eggs?
Page 16
Which animals give birth to babies?
Page 16
Draw a line under the names of animals who lay eggs. Put a circle around the names of those animals who give birth to babies.
Page 16
Have you seen any animal that looks a little like dinosaur?
Page 19
Additional Practice Questions
Why do some animals have visible ears while others do not?
easyAnswer: Visible ears may correlate with whether an animal gives birth to live young or lays eggs. Animals with visible ears typically have hair and give birth to live young.
Describe the function of ears in birds despite their invisibility.
mediumAnswer: Birds have tiny holes on both sides of their head covered by feathers, which serve as ears and help them hear.
How would the absence of hair affect an animal's appearance?
mediumAnswer: Without hair, an animal would lack the patterns typically seen on its skin, significantly altering its appearance.
Develop a sketch of an animal and describe its unique features based on its ears and skin patterns.
hardAnswer: A sketch would include an animal with distinct ear shapes or positions and specific fur patterns, helping in its identification.
Discuss why understanding animal features is important for fostering empathy towards them.
hardAnswer: Recognizing the unique features and needs of animals fosters empathy, enhancing efforts in conservation and animal welfare.