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Animals and creatures that help us
Social Science
Sub-topic 1:
Pollination of plants
Key concept:
Pollination is very important for many plants, including those that provide us with fruit, vegetables and nuts. (Powis, 2024)
Inquiry-based activity:
Ask: "What do you think pollination is?" and How does it work?" Show learners a short video of how pollination works. (What is Pollination? | Science for Kids, n.d.). (Observing, questioning, predicting, classifying)
Sub-topic 2
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Where milk, eggs and meat come from
Key concept:
Farm animals provide us with food like milk, eggs and meat.
Inquiry based activity:
Invite a farmer to talk about how farm animals are taken care of and the process of collecting food. Learners can prepare questions beforehand. (Communication and inquiry skills)
Technology
Sub-topic 1:
Products and materials from animals
Key concept:
:
AnimalSmart.org (n.d.) states that materials like wool, feathers and leather that are used for clothes/bedding/furniture come from animals.
Inquiry-based activity:
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Explore different fabrics, learners guess what animals they are from. (observing, classifying, critical thinking)
Sub-topic 2:
Working animals and human innovation
Key concept:
BBC Newsround (n.d.) explains that humans design tools inspired by animal abilities.
Inquiry-based activity:
Learners design a simple model of a "helper robot" inspired by an animal. (designing, creativity, and problem-solving skills)
Natural Science
Sub-topic 2
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Animals are important for food production (cows, chickens and sheep)
Key concept:
Animals provide food like milk, eggs and meat.
Inquiry-based activity:
Learners taste and compare animal milk with plant-based alternatives.
Sub-topic 1
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Helper insects (bees and earthworms)
Key concept:
Powis (2024) argues that Eco-friendly animals like earthworms and bees play critical roles in maintaining Eco-system balance.
Inquiry-based activity:
Learners observe earthworms in soil jars and discuss "What are they doing to the soil?" and "Why?" (observation and reasoning skills)