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Animals and creatures that help us
Social Sciences
Sub-topic 1: How animals support people and communities
Key concept: Guide dogs and police dogs help humans stay safe and independent
skills: empathy, communication and understanding social roles
values: respect for all people and animals
Sub-topic 2: Farming and food production
Key concept: Farmers use animals like cows and chickens to produce milk, eggs and other food
Inquiry activity: Role-play as farmers. sort animal pictures by what they produce (milk, honey, eggs)
skills: classification, understanding food sources
values: appreciation for farming and community helpers
Technology
sub-topic 1: Tools that help animals work
Key concept: Humans create tools like harness, shelters and beehives to help animals safely
Inquiry activity: Build a simple paper to clay model of a beehive or dog harness
skills: design thinking, creativity and problem solving
values: innovation and care for animals
Interrogation area:
Cross-disciplinary links:
NS > Focus on ecosystems and environment
SS > Focus on community and relationships
TECH > Focus on innovation and protection
Inquiry Question:
"How do humans and animals depend on each other to live, work and grow?"
Skills developed:
Observation, investigation, collaboration, problem solving
Values: empathy, respect, responsibility and environmental awareness
Natural Sciences
Sub-topic 1: Pollination and food production
Key concept: Bees pollinate flowers to help plants grow and make food
Inquiry Activity: Observe bees on flowers or watch a short video and predict what would happen if bees disappeared
skills: observation, prediction and cause-effect thinking
values: respect for nature and living organisms
Sub-topic 2: Soil health and earthworms:
Key concepts: earthworms keep soil healthy by breaking down waste and improving air flow
inquiry activity: observe a soil jar or photo to see how worms move and help plants grow
skills: observation, comparison and drawing conclusions
values: environmental care and appreciation for small creatures