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Animals and creatures that help us
Natural Science
Animal Life Cycles and needs
Animals have life cycles and basic needs such as food water, air and shelter to stay alive and healthy.
Learners explore what their chosen animal needs to survive by observing pictures or videos. Inquiry: What happens if an animal's needs aren't met? (DBE workbook,2011&Evan,2019)
Pollinators and Food Production
Bees and other pollinators play an important role in food production by helping plants make fruit and seeds.
Learners stimulate pollination using cotton buds to move "pollen" between paper flowers. Inquiry: Why are bees important for food production? (DBE workbook,2011&Evan,2019)
Technology
Food Production Technologies and Supply Chain
Technology supports food production by helping people process, package and deliver animal products safely from farms to consumers.
Learners trace how an animal product moves from farm to table and create a flowchart. Inquiry: How does technology help produce and deliver food?
Farn Tools, Animal Housing and Welfare
Farm tool and animal shelters are designed to keep animals safe, healthy and comfortable while making it easier for humas to care for them.
Learners design and build a simple animal shelter model using recycled materials. Inquiry: What makes a good shelter for animals? (DBE workbook,2011&Evan,2019)
Social Science
Animals in cultures, traditions and ethics
Different cultures value animals differently and humans have ethical responsibility to treat all animals with care and respect.
Learners interview family members about cultural uses or belief about animals. Inquiry: How do people in different cultures use and value animals? d
Transport and working animals (Past and present)
Throughout history, animals such as donkeys and horses have helped humans with transport and work and although technology has changed, many communities still rely on them today.
Learners compare old and modern transport images and make a timeline. Inquiry: How have animals' roles in transport changed?
(DBE workbook,2011&Evan,2019)