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Animals and Creatures that help us - Coggle Diagram
Animals and Creatures that help us
Natural Science
Skills
: Observation, classification, : comparing features, drawing or labelling.
Values
: Respect for animals, care for nature, understanding interdependence.
Key Knowledge
Helpful animals in our environment
(DBE,2020)
Animal needs and how humans care for them
(Trundle, 2017); Van Wyk & Smith, 2017)
Activities
: Animal observation walk, Seed and worm soil experiment, Sorting helpful animals.
Social Sciences
Skills
: Describing human-animal relationships; asking questions; identifying community roles.
Values
: Appreciation, Empathy, Respect for animals.
Key Knowledge
Roles of animals in our community (e.g. guide dogs, farm animals)
(Yoon & Onchwari, 2021)
History of animals helping humans (e.g. transport, protection, farming)
(Yoon & Onchwari, 2021)
Activities
: Storytelling, role-playing animals helping humans, and Community map of local animals.
Technology
Skills
: Using simple tools, Observing tech in action, Designing shelters.
Values
: Creativity, Responsibilty, Sustainable thinking.
Key Knowledge
Tools and materials used to care for animals (brushes, feeders, collars)
(Van Wyk & Smith, 2017)
Designing and building simple animal shelters or feeders.
(Van Wyk & Smith, 2017)
Activities
: Build a bird feeder; Watch wildlife tech videos, Create a mini animal shelter.
Integration & Inquiry-Based Learning
Big Question
: "How do animals and creatures help humans, and how can we help them in return?"
Cross-Disciplinary Activities
: Create a "Help Map" (link animals, their roles and habitats). Science-Social-Tech-Journal. Group Projects (habitat building, research, presentations).
Resources
Recyclable materials
Magnifying glass
Animal Flashcards and Storybooks
Tablets/computers for videos
References
Trundle, K.C. (2017).
Teaching Science During The Early Childhood Years.
Cengage Learning. Available at:
http://www.ngspscience.com/profdev/Monographs/SCL22-0429A_SCI_AM_Trundle_lores.pdf
(Accessed: 9 October 2025).
Yoon, J., & Onchwari, J.A. (2021).
Teaching Young Children Science: Three Key Points. Early Childhood Education Journal, 49(1), 1-12.
Naude, M. & Meier, C. (2025)
Teaching Life Skills in the Foundation Phase.
3rd ed. Pretoria: Van Schaik Publishers.
Van Wyk, S., & Smith, L. (2017).
Natural Science and Technology in the Foundation Phase. Cape Town : Oxford University Press.