30: Our Animal and Plant Friends
The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man. -Charles Darwin Animals are an integral part of our world and our lives. From providing food and companionship to maintaining ecological balance, animals play a crucial role in the way we live and survive. To deepen our inquiry on the importance of animals, we took the children on a field trip to Rokkosan Bokujo last April 24th to let them have a hands on experience on how animals live, what they contribute to us, and how people take care of them. Have a look at some of the pictures from our trip: In class, we also had an in depth discussion of why animals are important, and these are the answers that the children shared. 1. Animals give us food. "We get meat from them, Ms. Pam!" "Also milk, cheese and butter!" "Also ice cream!" "Also chicken and eggs!" 2. Animals are our friends. "I have a pet dog, Ms. Pam!" "Piper is your friend!" 3. Animals help us go