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Central Idea: Animals are our friends - Coggle Diagram
Central Idea: Animals are our friends
Lines of Inquiry
Living with Animals: Understanding the ways humans coexist with animals in different environments. (Connection) (Relationship).
Connection: Exploring the relationships and interconnectedness between humans and animals in different environments.
Relationship: Exploring the relationships and interconnectedness between humans and animals in different environments.
Contexts (Real-World Application)
• Community Visits: Visiting an animal shelter or farm to learn about how animals are cared for in different environments. Example: Children visit a farm to learn about farm animals and their care.
• Role-Playing: Setting up a pretend veterinary clinic or animal shelter in the classroom. Example: Children role-play as veterinarians, caring for stuffed animals.
• Animal Research: Researching and presenting information about how humans live with animals in different cultures. Example: Children learn about animals that are important in different cultures, such as cows in India or camels in the Middle East.
• Home Projects: Children create projects about their pets or an animal they are interested in. Example: A child creates a poster about their pet cat, including pictures and information about its care.
• Pet Visits: Inviting family members to bring their pets to school and discuss how they care for them. Example: A parent brings a dog to school and talks about its daily care routine.
Taking Care of Animals: Exploring the responsibilities involved in caring for animals and promoting their welfare. (Responsibility) (Compassion).
Responsibility: Recognising our duties in caring for animals and promoting their welfare.
Compassion: Exploring the responsibilities in caring for animals.
Contexts (Real-World Application)
• Animal Welfare Discussions: Discussing the importance of treating animals with kindness and respect. Example: Talking about what to do if they see an animal in need or how to approach animals safely.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Participating in activities that support animal welfare, such as making toys for shelter animals. Example: Children make simple toys or blankets for animals in a local shelter.
• Parent Involvement: Inviting parents to share their experiences with pet care and discuss the responsibilities involved.
• Example: A parent talks about how they care for their pet bird and the importance of regular check-ups.
• Animal Care Projects: Creating projects that highlight the importance of animal care and welfare. Example: Making posters about the importance of providing fresh water and food for pets.
• Classroom Pet: Caring for a classroom pet to learn about daily responsibilities. Example: Children take turns feeding and cleaning the cage of a classroom hamster.
Different Animals: Investigating various animals, both domestic and wild. (Form) (Variety).
Form: Understanding the different characteristics and types of animals.
Variety: Understanding how animals are shaped by their environments.
Contexts (Real-World Application)
• Animal Crafts: Creating art projects that depict different animals. Example: Making paper plate masks of different animals and discussing their characteristics.
• Guest Speakers: Inviting an animal expert or veterinarian to talk about different animals. Example: A zookeeper visits the classroom to discuss various animals and their care.
• Animal Exploration Stations: Setting up different stations with information and activities about various animals. Example: A station with books, pictures, and models of different animals for children to explore.
• Animal Stories: Reading books and stories about different animals. Example: Reading "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" and discussing the different animals in the story.
• Zoo Visits: Visiting a zoo to observe various animals and learn about their characteristics and habitats. Example: Children visit a zoo and take notes or draw pictures of the animals they see.
Learner Profile (with examples)
• Balanced: Recognising the importance of balancing human needs with animal welfare and environmental sustainability.
• Caring: Taking care of animals involves caring for their well-being and making a positive difference in their lives.
• Knowledgeable: Understanding different animals involves acquiring in-depth knowledge about their characteristics and habitats.
Transdisciplinary Learning Subject Integration
• Language: Communicating about animals through stories, discussions, and descriptive writing. Example: Sharing stories about pets or animals seen at the zoo.
• Art: Expressing understanding of animals through creative activities. Example: Creating drawings or models of different animals and their habitats.
• Science: Investigating the characteristics, habitats, and needs of different animals. Example: Learning about domestic animals like dogs and cats, as well as wild animals like lions and elephants.
Assessment Methods
• Role-Playing Scenarios: Children participate in role-playing activities that involve caring for animals. Teachers can assess their understanding of the responsibilities involved in animal care. Example: A child role-plays as a veterinarian, explaining how to take care of a sick pet.
• Interactive Presentations: Children present information about an animal they researched to the class. Teachers can assess their ability to communicate their knowledge and understanding. Example: A child presents a poster about elephants, including information about their habitat, diet, and behaviour.
• Animal Journals: Children create journals with drawings and notes about different animals they learn about. Teachers can assess their understanding of animal characteristics and habitats. Example: A child draws a picture of a lion and writes or dictates a few sentences about where it lives and what it eats.
Approaches to Learning
• Thinking Skills: Thinking critically about how humans and animals coexist and depend on each other.
• Social Skills: Developing empathy and responsibility in caring for animals.
• Research Skills: Investigating different animals, their characteristics, and their habitats.