Grade 1 science · C.8 · Living things
Animal care behaviour
Some animals can survive and grow without humans helping. If you see a baby animal that looks lost, it’s best to ask an expert instead of trying to help directly.
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In science class, Leo asks: Which action helps a young squirrel find food?
- Jumping down from a branch
- Running away when it sees a cat
- Climbing trees to look for nuts (right)
Nora finds a baby frog in a puddle. What should Nora do?
- Take it home and put it in a fishbowl
- Move it to a dry place so it won’t get wet
- Leave it where it is to stay safe (right)
Zoe sees a baby squirrel falling from a tree. What should Zoe do?
- Call the teacher to come help
- Stay calm and watch for it to climb back up (right)
- Put it in a small box and take it home
Tip: Some animals can survive and grow without humans helping. If you see a baby animal that looks lost, it’s best to ask an expert instead of trying to help directly.
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