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Animals that give us food and/or clothes - Coggle Diagram
Animals that give us food and/or clothes
Step 1:
Natural Science
Step 2:
Sub-topic 2: Cows
(Weller, 2016)
Step 3:
Key Concept
Cows give us milk, which can be made into other foods like cheese and butter.
(Answers, 2025)
Step 4:
Classroom Activity (Inquiry-Based):
Learners investigate where milk comes from by exploring pictures or a farm visit (real or virtual). They chart the journey “From cow to table.”
Inquiry question:
“How does milk get from the cow to your fridge?”
Step 5:
Reference List
Department of Basic Education (DBE). 2011. Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS): Life Skills Foundation Phase Grades R–3. Pretoria: Government Printing.
Weller, K. 2016. Free picture: cattle. [online] PIXNIO - Public Domain Images. Available at:
https://pixnio.com/fauna-animals/cows-and-calves/cattle
. [Accessed 8.10.2025].
Answers. 2025. What do cows produce? - Answers. [online] Available at:
https://www.answers.com/zoology/What_do_cows_produce
[Accessed 8.10.2025].
Step 2:
Sub-topic 1:Bees
(JonPauling, 2023)
Step 3:
Key Concept
Bees make honey and help pollinate plants, which is essential for food production.
(Anthony, 2024)
Step 4:
Classroom Activity (Inquiry-Based):
Learners observe a short video or picture sequence showing how bees collect nectar. They then discuss and draw the process of how honey is made.
Inquiry question:
“What do bees do to help plants and people?”
Step 5:
Reference List
Department of Basic Education (DBE). 2011. Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS): Life Skills Foundation Phase Grades R–3. Pretoria: Government Printing.
JonPauling. 2023. Honey Bee Flower - Free photo on Pixabay. [online] Pixabay.com. Available at:
https://pixabay.com/photos/honey-bee-bee-flower-insect-wings-8196855/
[Accessed 8.10.2025].
Anthony 2024. The Role Of Honey Bees In Pollination: Nature’s Remarkable Heroes. [online] Beekeeping101. Available at:
https://www.beekeeping-101.com/the-role-of-honey-bees-in-pollination/
[Accessed 8.10.2025].
Step 1:
Social Science
Step 2:
Sub-topic 2: Cows
(Zomer, 2017)
Step 3:
Key Concept
Animals like cows play an important role in rural communities and trade.
(AnimalGrow, 2025)
Step 4:
Classroom Activity (Inquiry-Based):
Learners compare how different cultures use cows (for food, clothing, or ceremonies).
Inquiry question:
“How do different people use cows in their lives?”
Step 5:
Reference List
Department of Basic Education (DBE). 2011. Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS): Life Skills Foundation Phase Grades R–3. Pretoria: Government Printing.
Zomer, M. 2017. Three Black-and-white Cows · Free Stock Photo. [online] Pexels. Available at:
https://www.pexels.com/photo/three-black-and-white-cows-422218/
. [Accessed 8.10.2025].
AnimalGrow. 2025. The Vital Role of Farm Animals in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Communities. [online] Available at:
https://www.animalgrow.com/blog/the-vital-role-of-farm-animals-in-sustainable-agriculture-and-rural-communities/
[Accessed 8.10.2025].
Step 2:
Sub-topic 1: Chickens
(klimkin, 2017)
Step 3:
Key Concept
Chickens are farm animals that people keep for food (meat and eggs), showing how humans depend on animals for survival.
(AgriMag, 2023)
Step 4:
Classroom Activity (Inquiry-Based):
Learners discuss how people take care of chickens and what jobs are involved. They create a simple “Farm Community Chart” showing workers like farmers, sellers, and transporters.
Inquiry question:
“Who helps bring eggs from the farm to the store?”
Step 5:
Reference List
Department of Basic Education (DBE). 2011. Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS): Life Skills Foundation Phase Grades R–3. Pretoria: Government Printing.
Klimkin. 2017. Chickens Birds Poultry - Free photo on Pixabay. [online] Pixabay.com. Available at:
https://pixabay.com/photos/chickens-birds-poultry-rooster-hen-2522623
[Accessed 8.10.2025].
AgriMag. 2023. Different Types of Poultry and Their Roles in Farming | AgriMag. [online] Available at:
https://www.agrimag.co.za/blog/exploring-different-types-of-poultry-and-their-roles-in-farming
[Accessed 8.10.2025].
Step 1:
Technology
Step 2:
Sub-topic 2: Bees
(Beehive, 2010)
Step 3:
Key Concept
People use tools and technology to collect honey safely.
(FarmstandApp, 2024)
Step 4:
Classroom Activity (Inquiry-Based):
Learners explore pictures of beekeeping tools (smoker, hive box, protective gear). They design their own simple “safe honey-collecting tool” with recycled materials.
Inquiry question:
“How can people collect honey without being stung?”
Step 5:
Reference List
Department of Basic Education (DBE). 2011. Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS): Life Skills Foundation Phase Grades R–3. Pretoria: Government Printing.
Beehive, B. 2010. inside beehive. [online] iStock. Available at:
https://www.istockphoto.com/en/photo/bees-gm157639571-13690685
[Accessed 8.10.2025].
FarmstandApp. 2024. 10 Modern Honey Harvesting Methods That Maximize Yield Today - FarmstandApp. [online] Available at:
https://www.farmstandapp.com/3644/what-is-the-modern-method-of-honey-harvesting/
. [Accessed 8.10.2025].
Step 2:
Sub-topic 1: Sheep
(Seaq68, 2021)
Step 3:
Key Concept
Sheep provide wool, which humans use to make clothing and other products.
(re-think.nu, 2018)
Step 4:
Classroom Activity (Inquiry-Based):
Learners examine different fabrics and identify which ones come from animals. They explore how wool is cleaned and made into clothes using pictures or short demonstrations.
Inquiry question:
“How does wool from sheep become a jersey or blanket?”
Step 5:
Reference List
Department of Basic Education (DBE). 2011. Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS): Life Skills Foundation Phase Grades R–3. Pretoria: Government Printing.
Seaq68. 2021. Sheeps Animals Mammals Live - Free photo on Pixabay. [online] Pixabay.com. Available at:
https://pixabay.com/photos/sheeps-animals-mammals-live-stock-6816871/
[Accessed 8.10.2025].
re-think.nu. 2018. Wool from sheep - ReThink. [online] Available at:
https://re-think.nu/textiles/textile-dictionary/wool/
[Accessed 8.10.2025].