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Animals and creatures that help us - Coggle Diagram
Animals and creatures that help us
Natural Science
Animal Adaptation
Certain animals have special features to help people in need. For example, guide dogs for blind people. Did you know that whales help provide at least half of the oxygen we breathe? [12 animals that help people] (
https://www.ifaw.org/international/journal/animals-help-people-and-planet
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Learners can create a poster about animals that help people. They then come to class and present it to the class.
Ecosystems and interdependence
All animals in nature play an important role in the ecosystem. For example, earthworms improve soil. Their presence or absence can dramatically alter the structure and function of an entire ecosystem. [what animals are important for the ecosystem] (
https://iere.org/what-animals-are-important-to-the-environment/#google_vignette
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Learners can build an ecosystem in a container. They keep the container in the class, and every week they draw a picture to document what has changed.
Social Science
Cultural and economic Importance
In certain cultures, animals are seen as part of traditions and beliefs. For example, cows in African Cultures. They were used for subsistence, exchanged for women as the lobolo and as gifts to the ruling families, or distributed to the needy clients. [Zulu culture and cattle symbolism] (
https://www.southafrica.net/za/en/travel/article/zulu-culture-and-cattle-symbolism
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Learners research an animal that is important to their culture. They then draw a picture of the animal as well as tell the class why this animal is part of their culture. What is the value of the animal.
Roles of animals in communities
Animals can help humans in various ways. For example, Transportation. Animals have always been useful to man. [Transportation animal list] (
https://www.dogcatplace.com/wildanimals/6-animals-used-for-transportation
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Learners think about how an animal can assist people. They do research on jobs that are dependent on animals.
Technology
Biomimicry
Animals move in unique ways. Scientists study that so that they can design machines. For example, airplane was designed from a bird. The hummingbird’s ability to sustain hover inspired advances in drone technology. [Aerodynamics in nature: how birds inspired the design of airplanes] (
https://exploringanimals.com/aerodynamics-in-nature-how-birds-inspired-the-design-of-planes/
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Learners make paper airplanes but shape the wings in different ways. They then test it out to see which airplane can fly the farthest.
Technology that protects animals
Humans use technology to protect animals from any harm. Tracking collars, which are often fitted to endangered megafauna such as lions and elephants, help to protect them from a variety of threats including human-wildlife conflict. [Explained: How technology can protect the worlds wildlife] (
https://www.fauna-flora.org/explained/what-is-conservation-technology-how-tech-solutions-can-protect-the-worlds-wildlife/
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Learners watch an educational video about how trackers, drones or GPSs are used. They then need to draw another safe and cruel-free way how to protect them.