Once upon a time, there was a group of creatures that lived in the sky, called the Ternary Birds. They were always flying in a perfect swarm formation, always maintaining a stable and symmetric pattern. They were known for their incredible spatial awareness and their love for geometric shapes.

One day, the leader of the Ternary Birds, a wise and playful bird named Tern, had a brilliant idea. He gathered all the birds in the sky and told them that they were going to build a new home, and not just any home, but a home in the shape of a square!

The birds were so excited, they all cheered and started flapping their wings in excitement. They flew all over the world, gathering materials to build their new home. Tern told them that they needed to make sure their new home was symmetric, and that every bird should have a terminal to perch on, that was evenly spaced and threaded for extra stability.

The birds worked hard and finally, their new home was complete. They all flew into their new square-shaped home and perched on their own threaded terminals. They were all so happy and proud of what they had built.

But little did they know, their new home was not just a home, it was a giant birdhouse! And the little humans who lived below had never seen such a beautiful and perfectly symmetric birdhouse. The humans were so amazed that they started taking pictures and sharing the news of the Ternary Birds and their incredible square-shaped home all over the world.

From that day on, the Ternary Birds became famous and were loved by humans and birds alike. And they lived happily ever after, always flying in their perfect swarm formation, always maintaining their stable and symmetric pattern, and always happy in their square-shaped home.

The End.

Reflections

1. What shape did the Ternary Birds build their new home in?
2. What is the leader of the Ternary Birds' name?
3. How did the Ternary Birds make sure their new home was stable?
4. How did the humans react when they saw the Ternary Birds' new home?
5. What made the Ternary Birds famous?
6. What does the word "ternary" mean in the story?
7. Why was it important for the Ternary Birds to fly in a swarm formation?
8. What did the Ternary Birds do to make sure each bird had a place to perch?
9. What is the meaning of the word "symmetric"?
10. Can you think of a different shape the Ternary Birds could have built their home in? Why did they choose a square instead?