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Animals and creatures that help us - Coggle Diagram
Animals and creatures that help us
Technology
Inventions inspired by animals (ChatGPT, 7 October 2025)
Key concept: Materials, tools and safety
Activity: Tell learners the story of how Velcro was invented by George de Mestral and then have learners design their own products inspired by animals (BBC, 2021).
Animal homes (ChatGPT, 7 October 2025)
Key concept: Structures
Activity: Take learners on a nature walk and encourage them to look for and look at bird nests (Project Learning Tree, n.d). Learners must then design their own bird nest using recyclable materials (Naudé & Meier, 2025).
Social Science
Donkeys (ChatGPT, 7 October 2025)
Key concept: Relationships and interdependence
Activity: Discuss how donkeys were used in South Africa first by the Khoekhoen to carry items, transportation and for fighting wars (Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary, n.d). Learners will then create their own mind map of how donkeys were used in the past.
Horses (DoBE, 2011)
Key concept: Relationships and interdependence
Activity: Discuss how horses have help humankind over the years through war, farming and transport (Iocco, 2024). Learners must then research the history of horses and how they have help humans and then create a timeline of that history.
Natural Science
Bees (ChatGPT, 7 October 2025)
Key concept: Life and living
Activity: Read a bee themed fact book and then plant flowers in the garden for the bees (The Interest Forest, n.d).
Earthworms (ChatGPT, 7October 2025)
Key concept: Life and living
Activity: Bring earthworms to the class and have the learners observe them using a magnifying glass (Preschool Express, n.d). Learners must then discuss what food will be best to look after their new classroom pets.