Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Central Idea: We share our world with animals - Coggle Diagram
Central Idea: We share our world with animals
Line 1 - Our similarities and differences to animals: Understanding the characteristics and structures of animals compared to humans. (Form) (Characteristics)
Key Concept - Form: Understanding the characteristics and structures of animals.
Related Concept - Characteristics: Discovering what makes each animal unique.
Contexts (Real-World Application)
5 more items...
Line 2 - Living with animals: Exploring the relationships between humans and animals. (Connection) (Sharing)
Key Concept - Connection: Exploring the relationships between humans and animals.
Related Concept - Caring: Understanding how we can take care of animals.
Contexts (Real-World Application)
• Community Visits: Visiting animal shelters or pet stores to understand how animals are cared for in different settings. Example: Learning about the roles of shelter workers and how they help animals.
• Pet Day: Inviting children to bring their pets to school and share how they care for them. Example: Discussing the responsibilities involved in pet care.
• Animal Habitats: Creating models of different animal homes. Example: Building bird nests, dog houses, or fish tanks, and
• Home Projects: Children bring photos or stories of their pets and share how they live with them. Example: Sharing stories about daily routines and special moments with their pets.
• Classroom Pets: Taking care of a class pet to learn about the needs and daily routines of animals. Example: Feeding, cleaning, and playing with the class pet, and observing its behaviour.
Line 3 - Taking care of animals: Recognising our duties in caring for animals and sharing the environment. (Responsibility) (Caring)
Key Concept - Responsibility: Recognising our duties in caring for animals and sharing the environment.
Related Concept - Sharing: Learning how we share our world and resources with animals.
Contexts (Real-World Application)
• Parent Involvement: Inviting parents to share their experiences with pet care and discuss the responsibilities involved. Example: Parents bringing their pets to school and talking about their care routines.
• Field Trips to Veterinary Clinics: Visiting a veterinary clinic to learn about animal healthcare. Example: Watching a vet check-up and learning how vets help animals stay healthy.
• Animal Rescue Stories: Reading and discussing stories about rescued animals. Example: Learning about the journey of a rescued animal and the importance of helping animals in need.
• Community Service: Participating in activities like making bird feeders or collecting supplies for animal shelters. Example: Crafting bird feeders from recycled materials and placing them around the school.
• Classroom Responsibilities: Assigning students roles in taking care of the class pet, such as feeding and cleaning. Example: Rotating responsibilities among students to ensure everyone participates in caring for the pet.
Learner Profile (with examples)
• Knowledgeable: Developing an understanding of various animals, their needs, and how to care for them.
• Principled: Principled: Acting with integrity and honesty, and taking responsibility for our actions towards animals.
• Caring: Showing kindness and responsibility towards animals, such as feeding class pets.
Possible Assessment Methods
• Portfolios: Collecting samples of children's work related to animals, including drawings, descriptions, and photos of activities.
• Interactive Demonstrations and Projects: Children present their findings about animals through group presentations, role-playing, and creating displays about animal care.
• Observation Journals: Documenting children's observations and reflections on animals and their care.
Transdisciplinary Learning Subject Integration
• Language: Reading and discussing stories about animals, writing simple descriptions, and sharing personal experiences. Examples: Reading books about animals, sharing stories about pets or zoo visits, writing or drawing about favourite animals.
• Science: Exploring different animals, their habitats, and physical characteristics. Examples: Observing and discussing the characteristics of different animals, creating animal habitat dioramas.
• Social Studies: Understanding human-animal relationships, cultural significance of animals, and community roles in animal care. Examples: Learning about pets and their care, exploring how different cultures interact with animals.
Approaches to Learning
• Research Skills: Investigating different animals, their habitats, and ways to care for them.
• Communication Skills: Discussing and presenting findings about animals, sharing stories, and expressing thoughts about animal care.
• Thinking Skills: Comparing human and animal characteristics, understanding the needs of living things.