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ANIMALS AND CREATURES THAT HELP US - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Activity: Bee-Friendly Investigation Learners observe real flowers (or models) and use cotton-tipped swabs to simulate how pollen transfers between flowers. They collect and observe a small amount of "pollen" (flour or yellow powder) under a magnifying glass. Skill: Observing, Collecting data. (DBE, 2011)
  - - - Activity: Classifying Cards Learners sort picture cards of various animals (e.g., cow, lion, dog, earthworm) into "Domesticated" and "Wild" groups. They justify their classification based on function (e.g., food, work, companionship) and habitat. Skill: Classifying, Communicating. (Naudé & Meier, 2025)
- - - - Activity: Community Helper Interview Invite a community member (e.g., a farmer, veterinarian, or guide dog handler) to share their job. Learners prepare three questions beforehand focusing on the animal's role and the challenges of the job. Value: Respect for diverse occupations. Skill: Communication, Historical Enquiry. (DBE, 2011)
  - - - Activity: Then and Now Transport Display Learners compare pictures of historical transport (e.g., horse-drawn cart, oxen for ploughing) with modern equivalents (e.g., car, tractor). They discuss why and how technology has changed the use of working animals. Concept: Change and Continuity. Skill: Comparison. (Naudé & Meier, 2025)
- - - - Activity: Design-a-Dog-House Challenge Learners, in groups, design and draw a shelter for a specific helper animal (e.g., a guide dog, a cow, or a small shelter for earthworms). They must label the materials and features (specifications) needed to meet the animal's needs. Skill: Designing, Communicating. (DBE, 2011)
  - - - Activity: Build a Simple Pulley/Lever Learners use simple materials (string, small buckets, straws) to build a small working model of a pulley or lever. They discuss how a farmer could use this to lift heavy items, like a bucket of milk or feed. Skill: Making, Investigating. (Naudé & Meier, 2025)