Stick with Us Slides
Stick with Us
Safety in Numbers
Sea • Sky • Land
The School
In the Sea
"We swim as one—a school of fish."
No gaps in the group!
Swish and swirl to cast a spell!
The Threat: The Shark
The Flock
In the Sky
"Wing to wing—we have no boss."
Many eyes to spot a trap!
Shift and dive with skill!
The Threat: The Hawk
The Herd
On the Land
"Stick with us—it's your best bet."
Survival Plot:
Facing the red fox in one big group.
Safety in a Bunch!
Sound Check
S-Blends
/ar/ Sound
- Shark
- Starling
- Dark (extension)
- Smart (extension)
Time to open your Stick Together Journals!
Safety in Numbers Worksheet
Safety in Numbers
Extension Lab • "Stick with Us"
Level 1 • Module 2
Student Name
Date
Part 1: Sound Search
The animals in this book use special skills to stay safe. Can you find words in the text that use our weekly sounds?
S-Blends (sw, sn, st, sp, sk)
The /ar/ Sound (as in shark)
2
Sea Secrets
How do the fish "cast a spell" to protect themselves from the shark?
Hint: Think about how they move together in the water.
3
Sky Watch
The flock of birds has "many eyes." How does having many eyes help the group stay safe from a hawk?
Safety in Numbers
Group Power
4
Land Defense
Which predator is hunting the sheep?
A hungry shark
A red fox
A big hawk
5
The Big Plan
The book says sticking together is the best plan. Choose ONE animal group (fish, birds, or sheep) and tell how they stay safe together.
I chose the ___________________________________.
Safety Sketch
Draw your chosen animal group sticking together.
Geodes Library • Level 1 Module 2
Safety in Numbers Answer Key
Answer Key
Safety in Numbers: "Stick with Us"
Teacher Resource
Part 1: Sound Search Key
S-Blends (Possible Answers):
- • spin, swish, swim
- • snap, snack
- • spell
- • sky, skill
- • spot
- • starlings
- • stick
/ar/ Sound (Possible Answers):
- • shark
- • starling
- • star (extension)
- • part (extension)
2. How do the fish "cast a spell"?
The book says they "swish and swirl" in the water to confuse the shark. They look like a magical moving shape.
3. How does having "many eyes" help the birds stay safe?
With many eyes, the birds can spot a predator like a hawk much faster. They cry out to warn the others.
4. Which predator is hunting the sheep?
Correct Answer: A red fox
Part 5: The Big Plan
Success Criteria:
- Pick one group: Sardines (fish), starlings (birds), or sheep.
- Explain the plan: Sticking in a bunch helps them face threats or spot danger.
- Drawing: A simple sketch showing the animals close together.
Sample Student Response (Fish):
"I chose the fish. They stay in a school with no gaps. They swish and swirl to cast a spell on the shark so it won't eat them. Sticking together keeps them safe!"
Sample Student Response (Sheep):
"I chose the sheep. A herd of sheep can munch the grass together. When the red fox comes, they face the threat as one big group. It is their best bet!"
Teacher Answer Key • "Stick with Us" • Geodes Library
