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Intermediate Caring
Activity Critical thinking
The greatness of a nation
OWNING a pet is a richly rewarding experience. Not only do you have playtime with your pets but with most pets, you can have some cuddle time, too!
NiE Activity
There are some values you can learn when you own a pet. Here are three. Can you think of another two values you can learn from owning a pet? Give an example for each of these values.
● Identify ● Reason ● Measure ● Organise
Value
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
How do you learn this value?
● Identify
Responsibility
● Reason
● Imagine ● Connect ● Brainstorm
Compassion
Communicating
● Written
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● Oral
Like people, animals have feelings and need to be shown kindness, too. What types of problems do you think pets or animals may face? Brainstorm and write answers on the board. Next, work in pairs for the following activity. Look at the chart,
Pet / Animal problem
How you can show kindness to it
If a bird is injured
I could…
● Question ● Recreate
● Present
If an animal is homeless
I could…
● Written
Collaborating ● Listen
The Star, July 24, 2016 If an animal is saved from smugglers
I could…
Pet / Animal problem
How you can show kindness to it
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If an animal is thirsty
I could…
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If an animal is in physical danger
I could…
Share your answers as a class. Congratulations if you’ve given suitable solutions to the plight of these animals. You have learnt to empathise and care for others.
As Mahatma Gandhi, the great leader of the Indian independence movement against the British empire, once said: “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” As a class, discuss what you think this means.
The Star, May 20, 2017
● Contribute respectfully
which shows the types of problems animals may face. Describe how you can show kindness to them. Look for at least three words, phrases or pictures (from The Star) of items you can use to help these animals.
The Star, April 19, 2017
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Problem solving
Caring
Communicating
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