Inside Collection (Course): Natural Sciences Grade 5
Animals are very dependent on their senses for their survival. To be able to survive, an animal must be able to look for food and get hold of it, while remaining aware of the dangers in his environment. Senses play an important role in this regard.
(1) Identify examples of mammals in which a specific sense is developed very well, (2) briefly describe why the sense needs to be developed so well and (3) draw a simple sketches of these animals.
Eyes (vision)
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Ears (hearing)
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LEARNING OUTCOME 2: CONSTRUCTING SCIENCE KNOWLEDGEThe learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge.
We know this when the learner:
2.1 recalls meaningful information: the minimum requirement is to describe the properties and characteristics of objects, substances and organisms in simple terms;
2.2 categorises information: creates own category of objects and organisms and explains own rule for categorisation;
2.3 interprets information.
Task: Identify animals. Own research
Examples: eyes – lion; ears – bat-eared jackal; touch – fish (pick up vibrations in the water); taste – herbivores, e.g. antelope (avoid poisonous plants); smell – hyena, antelope.