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How do animals and insects help humans and the environment, and what can…

- - - - • Roles of animals in nature: pollination, soil improvement, food production
      - • Needs of living things: food, water, air, shelter
      - • Interdependence between animals, humans, and the environment
    - - • Observation and classification
      - • Asking questions and predicting
      - • Recording findings
    - - Values
        
        • Respect and curiosity for living things
        
        • Appreciation for biodiversity
      - Activities
        
        • Bee pollination video & discussion (“What if there were no bees?”)
        
        • Draw or label helpful animals in their habitats
- - - - • How humans depend on animals for work, food, and companionship
      - • Community occupations involving animals (farmers, vets, beekeepers, guide dog trainers)
    - - • Communication and discussion
      - • Comparing roles of people and animals in communities
    - - Values
        
        • Empathy and awareness of community helpers
    - - • Guest talk or short video about farmers or guide dogs
      - • Group discussion: “Which animals help our community and how?”
- - - - • Simple tools and technologies humans use to work with or care for animals
      - • Designs that make animal care easier
    - - Skills
        
        • Designing, problem-solving, and creating models
        
        • Using simple materials to represent ideas
    - - • Creativity and innovation
      - • Responsible use of technology
    - - • Design challenge: Create a feeder or animal care tool using recyclable materials
      - • Present group ideas to the class