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Animals and Creatures That help us, Social science - Coggle Diagram
Animals and Creatures That help us
Technology
Animals and inventions
Skills
Designing, problem solving, Creativity
Activity
Explore how a milking machine works using pictures or a model.
Learners design a simple “animal helper invention” from recyclable materials.
Key concept
Technology helps humans care for and use animals safely (e.g., milking machines, guide dog harnesses). (WCED, 2021)
Values
Creativity and Problem solving
Technology inspired by nature
Skills
Craetivity
Activity
Learners draw their own “nature-inspired tool” and explain its purpose
Look at inventions inspired by animals (e.g., butterfly wings → colour reflection).
Key concept
People invent tools inspired by how animals function (e.g., bird-inspired wings)
Values
Respect for nature
Natural Science
Bees and Pollination
Skill
Observation, Prediction and questioning
Activity
Learners watch a video on bees pollinating flowers
Ask: what would happen if bees disappeared?
Allow learners to draw and label how bees pollinate plants
Have learners taste different types of sweeteners blindfolded and have them guess which one is honey
Key Concept
Bees pollinate flowers to help plants produce fruit and seeds. They also use the pollen to then make honey.(DBE, 2011; WCED, 2021)
Values
Learners learn the importance of protecting our ecosystem and how it links to food security.
Earthworms and soil
Skill
Observation, Recording, Interpreting evidence
Activity
Create a mini worm farm with a jar, soil, worms and food scraps
Observe for a week and record changes
Key Concept
Earthworms help recycle nutrients and improve soil. (DBE, 2011)
Values
Responsibilty and care for living things
Social science
Working Animals(service Dogs)
Skills
Communication, Data collection, Empathy
Activity
Interview a local farmer, vet, or pet owner about how animals help them
Share findings with the class through drawings or oral presentations.
read stories about wild animals that have helped humans
Discuss and list similarities from the stories
Key Concept
Animals assist humans in their daily work (WCED, 2021)
Values
Respect for different jobs and interdependence between humans and animals.
Animal well fare and ethics
Skills
Discussion
Activity
List different animals that help us
Compare the different ways they are cared for( Their food, shelter, physical and mental stimulation)
Key concept
Humans have a responsibility to care for and protect the animals that serve them, which involves ensuring proper shelter, nutrition, and safe working conditions.(DBE, 2011)
Values
Empathy and community values