Key Knowledge: Animals roles in ecosystems , adaptations, habitats

Skills: Observation, classification, research on animal behaviours.

Values: Appreciation for biodiversity, conservation

Activities: > Excursions to a local wildlife reserve in South Africa (e.g., Kruger National Park) > Create animal habitats dioramas

Key Knowledge: Animals in human societies, cultural significance, animal-assisted therapy

Skills: Research cultural perspectives, analyse human-animal interactions

Values: Empathy towards animals, understanding cultural differences

Activities: > Debate: “Roles of animals in South African cultures vs other countries” > Interview locals about animals in their communities

Inquiry-based learning: Students research an animal that help humans in South Africa (like bees for pollination)

Group Projects: Present on animals helping humans in different contexts (ecological, social, technological)

Interactive Quiz: “Guess the helping animal” based on clues from each discipline

Key knowledge: Technology aiding animals conservation

Skills: Use tech for animal monitoring, create animal-themed tech projects

Values: Innovation for conservation

Activities: > Create a simple tracking system using gps (project) > Research tech used in wildlife conservation