Have students generate a list of ways humans communicate and the ways animals communicate. Post-Viewing Activities 1. Have students observe human communication and record how it is used. Take the students to an area where people are gathered. Take a nature walk with your students and have them listen and take notes about the animal sounds they hear.
Many birds learn their song by listening to the notes of other birds.
In this activity student are birds and learn their group's song. Additional Resources Web Sites Animals A-Z from the Oakland Zoo Animal fact sheets from the Oakland Zoo. This site from Sea World features animal fact sheets and includes sections on adaptations. Lerner Publishing Group Pub. 8 to 11 Covers the basics of animals communication.