ASSIGNMENT MODULE 9
ZUBIA ASLAM
ROLL NO DK3075
Q1: Write a note on how to setup indoor and outdoor environment for
introducing zoology and botany.
Answer:
ZoologyPREPARING THE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTMaterial:Bird feeder,
bird bath and bird [Link]:Observing birds can be very enjoyable. Birds
can be attracted byestablishing a variety of feeders. (Refer to the Practical Life
Manual.) A bird bath offers aninteresting opportunity to watch birds. Take care to
keep it clean and change the waterdaily. You may wish to set up some bird houses.
These may even be built with the children'sassistance. Depending on your
environment, you may put out salt licks in the winter and avariety of feed to attract
other forms of wildlife. When you go out on nature walks look forany tracks.
Insects provide a great source of study. Look for habitats, under rocks, leaves,
inthe bark of trees, etc. Show the children how to behave in an outdoor setting.
Show themhow to respect and care for their [Link]:To attract and
study wildlife in the outdoor [Link]+ years
PREPARING THE INDOOR ENVIRONMENTMaterial:Pet cages, tanks,
[Link]:Animals can be brought into the classroom permanently or
[Link] that no child is allergic to animals. Provide and prepare a
proper livingenvironment. Feeding and caring for animals provide attractive
practical life [Link] what and how the animals eat can be very
interesting. Encourage the children toobserve how the animal moves. It is
important to establish appropriate ways to handle theanimals and any other
routines which ensure the safety of the animal and the children. It isvery exciting to
watch a life cycle develop i.e., a frog or a meal worm. Use the resourcesavailable
to you. Many people will be willing to bring animals to your school. In
addition,trips to the zoo can be very informative. If you choose to keep animals
within theclassroom, suitable arrangements must be made for their care at
weekends and holidays.