Group facts for kids
This page is about 'group' in the common sense. For the mathematical concept, see Group (mathematics).
A group is a collection of things or people that are together for some reason. They might share something in common, like a goal, a place, or even just being near each other. Think of it as a bunch of items or individuals forming a unit.
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What Makes a Group?
A group can be very simple, like a pile of books. Or it can be more complex, like a sports team where everyone works together. The main idea is that there's more than one item or person, and they are connected in some way.
Groups of People
When we talk about people, a group often means individuals who interact regularly. They might talk, work, or play together. These kinds of groups can be very important for how we live and learn.
Family Groups
Your family is a great example of a group. Family members live together, share experiences, and support each other. They have strong connections and often spend a lot of time together.
School and Club Groups
At school, you are part of many groups. Your class of students is a group learning together. If you join a sports team or a club, you become part of another group. In these groups, people work towards a shared goal, like winning a game or putting on a play.
Community Groups
People also form groups in their wider community. An Ethnic group is a group of people who share a common culture, history, or language. Countries can also form groups, like when Britain, China, France, Russia, and the United States of America work together in the United Nations Security Council to discuss world peace.
Groups in Nature
Groups aren't just about people. Animals and even objects can form groups too.
Animal Groups
Many animals live in groups. A herd of antelopes, like the ones in the picture, stays together for safety and to find food. Birds fly in flocks, and fish swim in schools. Living in a group helps animals survive in the wild.
Groups of Objects
Even things that aren't alive can be in groups. The apples on a tree form a group. The hats in a box are another example. These are collections of similar items found together.
Chemical Groups
In science, we also use the word "group." For example, Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus are a group of chemical elements. These elements are super important because all living things need them to survive and grow.
