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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Historic Relationships Between Dogs and Humans

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video segment from Nature, learn the history of the world's first domesticated animal, the dog. [7:34]
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Animals: Air Dogs

For Students 1st - 2nd
See all the dogs that are good at flying through the air and catching a frisbee. Includes audio narration in 15 additional languages with text in English.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Dog Sled Family Activity

For Students K - 1st
Follow the steps to make a paper dog sled, complete with dog team and passengers - Molly, Tooey, and Trini from the PBS Kids series Molly of Denali! Where will your imagination take them?
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University of Wisconsin

Dr. P's Dog Training

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is dedicated to giving useful information on dog training. The site has not been updated since 2001.
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American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: German Shepherd Dog

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about German Shepherds, in addition to links about other breeds of dogs.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Sled Dog Dash Game

For Students 1st - 2nd
Use this Molly of Denali digital game to extend and expand children's use of informational text, as well as their knowledge of Alaska Native culture. Molly and her friend Tooey use a fictional app to access information that will help...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Sled Dogs of the Arctic Circle

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video segment from Nature, learn about the role of dogs in the Inuit culture.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Clifford the Big Red Dog: All Around Birdwell

For Students Pre-K - K
Come and play with Clifford the Big Red Dog! Your favorite big red dog is back with all new stories, songs, and adventures. In All Around Birdwell, it's a perfect day to explore Birdwell Island. Your student can take a stroll around the...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Clifford the Big Red Dog: Adventure Stories

For Students Pre-K - K
Come and play with Clifford the Big Red Dog! Your favorite big red dog is back with all new stories, songs and adventures.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Hunting Dogs of Papua New Guinea

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the role of dogs in the culture of Papua New Guinea in this video segment from Nature.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Estrela Mountain Dog

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Estrela Mountain Dog.
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American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
Handout
American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: Australian Cattle Dog

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Australian Cattle Dog. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
Handout
American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: American Eskimo Dog

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the American Eskimo Dog. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Should Dogs Work?

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether dogs should work or just be pets. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Handout
American Kennel Club

American Kennel Club: Portuguese Water Dog

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Kennel Club offers a detailed overview of the breed standards for the Portuguese Water Dog. Content includes a look at appearance, temperament, size, head, body, coat, and more.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: A Brief History of Dogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Whatever corner of the globe you find humans in today, you're likely to find a dog. So how did one of our oldest rivals, the wolf, evolve into man's best friend? David Ian Howe traces the history of humanity's first domesticated animal.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Social and Historical Perspectives of Dogs

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the theory that dogs evolved from wolves in this video from Nature. [5:03]
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Dog Walker' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In Dog Walker by Canadian author Karen Spafford-Fitz, Turk starts a dog walking business to make money and so his friends can meet girls. But then he must decide how to deal with a local bully who wants to be part of it. This teacher's...
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Other

Caring for a Senior Dog

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an informative site on caring for the older dog. Extremely thorough information is provided on diseases, health conditions, and general care.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Animals: Dogs at Work

For Students 1st - 2nd
Working dogs are special because of all the ways they help humans. Includes audio narration in 8 additional languages with text in English.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Denver Zoo: Conservation: African Wild Dogs

For Students 1st - 2nd
Learn facts about the African wild dog. Includes audio narration of text.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Sled Dogs: An Alaskan Epic: Dogsledding 101

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find information about dogs and dog sledding with this interactive site.
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Other

American Dog Trainers Network

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents numerous links to help with locating information on dog training and dog ownership.

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