THEME UNIT AGES 9-10
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The Guinea Pig Theme Outcomes:
Science , English, Math, Technology, Art, Society and Environment
Science: scientific names, facts, sizes, behaviour, mating, food source
English: reading, writing and research skills
Math: converting cm - inches, calculating within a timeframe, calculations
Art: drawing, sketching, using colour techniques, proportion
Technology: computer skills, Internet skills, research skills, photography skills
Society and Environment: general knowledge
Guinea Pig - Cavis porcellus
Read about the guinea pig before completing any activities at the bottom of this page.
Guinea pigs come from South America but are kept as pets all over the world. Some
people breed them so they can re-sell the young ones to earn money.
Guinea pigs have a greenish-grey or brown fur normally, but because people have bred
them you will find white, brown, black and mixed colours.
In the wild they live in forests, savannas and swamps. They burrow and come out
mainly at night for feeding. They will enjoy greens, fruits and vegetables.
Their eyes are beautiful, but with all their charm it has not stopped Scientists from using
this creature for Scientific purposes, like medical research.
Guinea pigs have four toes on each front foot and three toes on each back foot. Wild
guinea pigs can run very fast.
Those bred in cages are a lot slower. When you listen to a guinea pig you can
hear the squeaky talking noises they make.
Captive guinea pigs breed throughout the year and the female gives birth to three
or four young after two months gestation.
The male and female guinea pigs are ready to breed when they are only two months old. They live about eight years if looked after properly. They enjoy eating fresh vegetables and fruits and appreciate a clean bed of straw in a well sheltered hutch.
Did you know that the Indians of the Andes in South America rear guinea pigs for food? They like eating them just like you may eat rabbits or chicken meat.
Science Test your knowledge
English Student example of an essay
Mathematics Stretch your brain
Technology Internet skills
Art Draw and design a guinea pig
Society and Environment Print guinea pig worksheet