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ANIMALS AND CREATURES THAT HELP US - Coggle Diagram
ANIMALS AND CREATURES THAT HELP US
Natural Science
Understanding how chickens grow and live.
Life cycle stages
Egg-Chick-Young Chicken-Adult chicken
Physical changes and each stages need.
Chickens are our source for eggs, meat, and feathers that support human needs (DBE,2011)
Class Activity.
What do chickens eat? A sorting game with grain seeds and insects.
Basic need for survival.
Air, water, food. space, shelter.
How the surroundings and environment affect growth and quality.
Natural science key concepts: Life cycle and physical characteristics of chickens.
Learners will learn about the different stages of a chicken's life. From egg to adult. They will identify their body parts, diet, and environment
Social Science
Farming Practices
Chickens are vital in households and community farming. (Gwala, 2014; Matimela,2025
Role of farmers and family support.
Free-Range vs. Commercial farming
Class Activity
Learners will play a pretend game of a chicken farm by raising and selling chicken products (eggs, meat, or chickens). They will identify different jobs involved like famer,seller,delivery person and feed supplies through role play and discussions.
Cultural and Economic importance.
chickens in traditional meals, celebrations, and ceremonies.
Eggs and meat in local economies and job creation.
Social Science key concept: Chickens in society and agriculture.
Learners will explore how chickens provide important food sources like eggs and meat. Learn how they are raised and valued in farming communities and traditions
Technology.
South African households (Farmers Magazine,2025)
Tools for chicken care.
Incubators, water systems, and feeders
Supporting chicken health and care,
Class activity: Smart Chicken Coop Designe
Material used: Recycled items (cardboard, bottles, sticks): Drawing tools (paper, pencil, markers.
Goals: Solve overcrowding. Improve chicken health. Increase egg production.
Problem: Overcrowded coop, poor hygiene, low egg production.
Technology Ideas: Space planning. Safety features (fencing, drainage, ventilation)
Impact on income: More eggs=more food sales. Better coop = healthier chickens = fewer losses.
Smart farming benefits: Sustainable design. Creative problem-solving. Use of technology in farming.
Economic impact.
Budgeting and planning
cost -efficient coop designe
Sustainable Economic growth.
Technology Key Concept: Tools and systems used in poultry farming
Learners will investigate how different types of technology help raise chickens, like machinery that keeps eggs warm, automatic feeders, and systems they use to control, Hey'll also learn how these tools make chicken healthier and farming more productive.