Working Together to Survive

Working Together to Survive is a complete science unit that teaches students how animals survive using group behavior. Designed using the SpecialEdSimplified structured lesson model, this unit supports diverse learners through repetition, visuals, simplified text, and hands-on learning.

Students explore real-world examples like:

• fish schooling

• penguins huddling

• animals watching for predators

• groups protecting babies

Learners build understanding through:

• interactive stories

• guided notes

• picture sorting

• cause-and-effect tasks

• claim-evidence-reasoning activities

• structured discussions

• sequencing tasks

• case studies

This unit builds both science knowledge and critical thinking skills.

What’s Included

✔ 7-Day structured lessons
✔ Pretest + posttest
✔ Vocabulary supports
✔ Adapted comprehension questions
✔ Evidence-based reasoning activities
✔ Hands-on learning tasks
✔ Visual supports and picture sorting
✔ Case studies for discussion
✔ Teacher resource guide with answers
✔ Differentiation and modification ideas

Important Notes:

• This is a SINGLE-USE LICENSE. Materials may not be redistributed.
• ONLY the original purchaser may use these materials.
• Activities are self-explanatory and do not include formal lesson plans.
• Materials are aligned to Common Core standards only.
• Price and Willoughby, LLC makes no guarantee regarding test scores.
• Some instructional language and visual elements in this product were developed with support from AI (OpenAI’s ChatGPT and/or Gemini), then reviewed and edited by SpecialEdSimplified for accuracy and alignment with student needs.