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Animals and creatures that help us - Coggle Diagram
Animals and creatures that help us
Social science
skills
-Compare past and present uses of animals
-Map where different helpful animals live
-Analyse how communities care for animals
values
Curiosity and inquiry-driven thinking
knowledge
-Historical and cultural roles of animals in communities (e.g. cattle in African traditions, carrier pigeons, police dogs)
(Stevenson,2025)
-How people depend on animals for food, work, and safety
-Environmental responsibility and human impact on animal habitats
Technology
skills
-Design and model simple inventions e.g. bird feeder
-Follow design process: plan → build → test → improve
values
Creative and responsible problem-solving skills
knowledge
-Tools, machines, and systems designed to help animals or use animal abilities
-Simple technological solutions inspired by animals
-Responsible use of technology for animal welfare
Natural science
skills
-Classify animals based on how they help humans
-Observe and record animal behaviour
-Use scientific inquiry to ask questions about animal roles
values
Compassion and stewardship toward animals
knowledge
-types of animals that assist humans
-animal structures and functions that allow them to help e.g., dogs sense of smell, bees pollen collection
-ecosystem interdependence between animals and humans (IFAW,2023)
references
IFAW. (2023). 12 animals that help people and the planet. [online] Available at:
https://www.ifaw.org/international/journal/animals-help-people-and-planet
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Stevenson, A. (2025). Ethnozoology: The Intersection of Culture and Animal Knowledge. International Journal of Pure and Applied Zoology, [online] 13(2). doi:
https://doi.org/10.35841/ijpaz-13.2.284
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Department of Basic Education. South Africa. 2011. Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS): Foundation Phase. Grade R-3: Life Skills. Pretoria: Government Printing Works
activities
mathematics
Collect and graph data on local animals or pollinator visits to flowers.
arts
Create animal masks or paintings symbolizing how animals contribute to human life
language
Write a story titled “The Animal That Helps Me” or conduct interviews with community members about working animals.
Life skills
Discuss kindness to animals and being responsible pet owners.
assessment methods
-Observation & Journals: Students record findings during experiments.
-Presentations: Share animal research or technology design ideas.
-Project Rubric: Evaluate creativity, inquiry, collaboration, and understanding.
-Reflection: “How can I help animals that help me?” short paragraph or video diary.