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- Sub-topic 1: Life Cycle of Insects
- Key Concept: Metamorphosis
- Content: Stages of complete and incomplete metamorphosis, examples of butterflies and grasshoppers.
- Activity: Observe caterpillar life cycle, draw and label the stages.
- Skills Developed: Observation skills, classification, understanding growth and change.
- Sub-topic 2: Insects and Ecosystems
- Key Concept: Role of insects in pollination and food chains
- Content: Bees in pollination, insects in food chains as prey and predators.
- Activity: Build a food web showing relationships between insects and other organisms.
- Skills Developed: Systems thinking, ecological literacy.
- Sub-topic 1: Insects in Human Society
- Key Concept: Cultural significance of insects
- Content: Insects in different cultures, used in art, mythology, and food.
- Activity: Research and present insects' cultural significance in a poster.
- Skills Developed: Cultural awareness, research skills, presentation skills.
- Sub-topic 2: Impact of Insects on Agriculture
- Key Concept: Beneficial and harmful insects
- Content: Role of bees in pollination vs. locusts as crop pests.
- Activity: Class debate on beneficial vs. harmful insects in agriculture.
- Skills Developed: Critical thinking, teamwork, understanding interdependence.
- Sub-topic 1: Insect-Inspired Technology (Biomimicry)
- Key Concept: Innovations based on insect characteristics
- Content: Examples like drones inspired by bee flight.
- Activity: Design and build simple insect-inspired models using recyclable materials.
- Skills Developed: Creativity, problem-solving, understanding the relationship between nature and technology.
- Sub-topic 2: Pest Control Technologies
- Key Concept: Innovations for controlling insect pests
- Content: Pesticides, natural predators, traps for insect control.
- Activity: Design a simple pest control solution and explain its function.
- Skills Developed: Design thinking, understanding technology for solving real-world problems.
Coggle Mind Map: Insects in Natural Science, Social Science, and Technology
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- Department of Basic Education (DoBE). (2011). Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS): Life Skills Grades R-3. Pretoria: Government Printer.
- Jones, M. (2018). Pollination and Food Chains in Ecosystems. Nature's Web Publications.
- Smith, J. (2020). The Role of Insects in Ecosystems. Green Earth Publications.
- Thompson, L. (2021). Insects and Agriculture: The Good and the Bad. Farming Today Press.