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ANMALS AND CREATURES THAT HELP US 9GRADE3 BKN) - Coggle Diagram
ANMALS AND CREATURES THAT HELP US 9GRADE3 BKN)
Natural Science (NS) — Structure and Processes
Focus Area A: Helpful Creatures (e.g., Bee, Earthworm)
Key Knowledge: Identify and name two types of helpful creatures.
Key Skills:
Observation:
Use magnifying glasses to observe and draw external parts.
Inquiry Activity:
Bee Pollination Simulation:
Use glitter (pollen) on cotton balls (bees) to simulate transfer between flowers.
Focus Area B: Structures & Function
Key Knowledge: Body parts (pollen baskets, antennae) have specific functions to help them survive and help us.
Key Skills:
Classification:
Group creatures based on their function (pollinator, decomposer).
Inquiry Activity:
Mini-Worm Farm:
Build a clear-sided vermiculture box to observe decomposition and soil creation over several weeks.
Focus Area C: Habitats
Key Knowledge: Identify the appropriate habitat (hive, soil).
Key Skills:
Prediction:
Predict where they are most likely to find worms and test the prediction in the school garden.
Inquiry Activity:
Habitat Hunt:
Map the school grounds to locate areas where helpful insects might live.
Technology (Tech) — Systems and Solutions
Focus Area A: Simple Systems
Key Knowledge: Identify the input (scraps), process (decomposition/pollination), and output (compost/fruit).
Key Skills:
Designing:
Sketch and label a simple design solution based on observed needs.
Inquiry Activity:
Bee Hotel Design Challenge:
Design and build a simple bee hotel using recycled materials (bamboo, reeds, cans) to provide a safe home.
Focus Area B: Materials & Tools
Key Knowledge: Recognize suitable materials (reeds, plastic, wood) for creating creature shelters.
Key Skills:
Making:
Safely use tools (scissors, glue, rulers) to construct a model.
Inquiry Activity:
"The Best Bee Feeder" Prototype:
Design a feeder based on NS knowledge (nectar needs) and test if the design attracts insects.
Focus Area C: Digital Literacy
Key Knowledge: Use basic digital tools to research or present
Social Science (SS) — Value and Impact
Focus Area A: Economic Value
Key Knowledge: Name at least five products derived from helpful animals (honey, beeswax, fertile soil).
Key Values:
Respect:
Value all living things; recognize their essential contribution to human well-being.
Inquiry Activity:
Supermarket Survey:
List all foods eaten that require pollination (fruits, vegetables) to understand the bee's economic scale.
Focus Area B: History & Use
Key Knowledge: Understand how people have historically used animals (e.g., farming methods, beekeeping).
Key Values:
Responsibility:
Feel responsible for protecting these helpful creatures and their habitats.
Inquiry Activity:
Interview a Gardener/Farmer:
Discuss how they use compost (worm castings) and manage pests without harming pollinators.
Focus Area C: Community & Safety
Key Knowledge: Identify risks and benefits of creatures (e.g., bee stings vs. crop yield).