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Animals and creatures that help us
Technology
Subtopic: Technology Inspired by Animals (Biomimicry)
Key concepts: How nature inspires inventions (e.g., Velcro from burrs, drones inspired by birds)
Understanding animal features to solve human problems
Activity: Design and build a simple invention inspired by an animal’s adaptation
Explore and discuss examples of biomimicry in everyday technology
Inquiry based question: How can we use animal adaptations to create new technologies?
Subtopic 2:Technology for Animal Care and Conservation
Key concepts: Tools used in animal tracking, care, and habitat protection (GPS collars, drones)
Impact of technology on wildlife conservation
Activity; Use apps or videos to track animal behavior or migration patterns
Research and present how technology helps protect endangered animals
Inquiry based question: In what ways does technology help us take care of animals and protect the environment?
Social Science
Subtopic: Human-Animal Relationships Across Cultures
Key concepts: Historical uses of animals for work, transport, and companionship
Cultural significance of animals (e.g., horses in farming, dogs in therapy)
Activity: Research and present stories or traditions involving helpful animals from different cultures
Role-play or storytelling about animals in human history
Inquiry based question: How have animals helped humans throughout history and in different cultures?
Key concepts:Historical uses of animals for work, transport, and companionship
Cultural significance of animals (e.g., horses in farming, dogs in therapy)
Activity: Class debate on “Should animals be used for work or therapy?”
Create posters promoting kindness and responsible treatment of animals
Inquiry based question: How should humans treat animals that help us, and why is it important?
Subtopic 2: Ethics and Animal Welfare
Subtopic 1:Pollinators and Their Role in Ecosystems
Key concepts: Importance of pollinators (bees, butterflies)
How pollination supports plant reproduction and food production
Activity: Observe flowers and identify pollinators in the school garden
Create a model showing how pollination works
Inquiry based question How do pollinators help plants grow and produce food?
Subtopic 2: Soil Helpers — Earthworms and Decomposers
Key concepts: Role of earthworms and decomposers in soil health
Impact on plant growth and nutrient cycles
Activity: Conduct an experiment comparing plant growth with and without earthworms in soil
Examine composting and decomposition processes
Inquiry based question: Why are earthworms important for healthy soil and plants?