Young scholars, in teams, follow the process of design, including the stages of investigation, creation, and reflection, as they devise a way to help "save" a (simulated) pet who is trapped in a pipe.

Language learners engage in a series of games and activities using pet vocabulary and the verb "have" to show possession or ownership.

Students research pet food safety laws to find out what is required in general, explore what fellow students consume, consult with veterinarian about what he or she thinks about pet food safety, present findings to classmates, and...

Est-ce que ton animal grand ou petit? Pair up your beginning French speakers for a game of Pet Guess Who! Using pet advertisements from newspapers or the Internet, pairs try to guess what kind of animal their partner has. Also, use the...

English language learners examine advertisements for pets and pet shelters. Students read advertisements about pets who are living in shelters. They answer comprehension questions based on the reading before writing an original...

Students identify the responsibilities of pet owners. In this animal welfare instructional activity, students read the book Animals As Friends and list the characteristics of a good pet owner. Students use a tally sheet to determine what...

Students complete internet based research on pet care in order to prepare a written and oral presentation for the class. They examine the life span, environment, food and grooming of the pet they chose to research. They complete the...

Students examine how to control pet overpopulation. For this animal welfare lesson, students consult a phone directory for listings of animal shelters in the community. Students construct a list of questions to ask them, such as, "how...

Students define what a pet is and what it needs to be healthy and happy. They explore pets through the use of of puppets and/or stuffed animals and discover what a pet needs by identifying items in a "pet bag."

Students use the internet to research pet food safety laws. In groups, they examine what happened during the pet food recall earlier this year and what is being done to improve the situation. They write a news feature story including...

Use children's picture books in English to discover the Spanish words for pets. Review colors and numbers. With stickers of different pets, write about the characteristics of each animal.

Engage your scholars in a discussion about pigs! Scholars analyze information about keeping pigs as pets and write a persuasive paragraph. An informational text and video are included for research. While examining these materials, class...

How do you make a pet’s transition into your family a smooth one? Preparing for a pet and learning how to keep it safe is the focus of this research lesson. After searching the Internet for tips on animal care, pet owners and potential...

Students develop their listening skills as they listen to the book The Perfect Pet. In this reading lesson, students listen to the book, and then talk about the pets they have. Then they make a graph as a class of all their pets.

Young scholars examine animal behavior. In this animals training lesson plan, students understand a pet owner's responsibility for their pet's behavior. Young scholars get into groups and brainstorm situations that pet's make a mistake...

Students develop an understanding of how innate and learned behaviors and the environment determine behavior. They see how a variety of factors affects our pet's behavior-including species-specific traits, the environment, training, and...

Students explore the concept of point of view.  In this point of view lesson, students discuss the point of view of a pet and write an imaginative story.  Students then create a power point presetation for the class to view. 

When would two paws up denote a blockbuster film in your classroom? Only when young writers create movie reviews from a pet's perspective in this imaginative expository writing practice. This engaging topic begins with a class discussion...

Students explore pet ownership. In this my perfect pet lesson plan, students research common animals used as pets and complete a variety of activities based on this data. 

Young scholars calculate the costs of properly caring for a pet. In this animal welfare lesson, students use pet supply catalogs and websites to gather information about the cost of caring for a pet. Young scholars are divided into...

Students investigate proper training techniques for pets by creating a list.  In this domesticated animal activity, students identify traits of a good neighbor and relate those traits to a pet.  Students create lists of the...

Students explore animal lifestyles by illustrating images. In this pet care lesson, students discuss their own pets and the conditions animals need to survive in both nature or a home. Students draw snakes and complete an activity sheet...

Young scholars select pets from available graphics to represent pets they own. They categorize the pets according to those that live inside the home, pets that live outside and a pet they would like to own. They generate sentences about...

Students explore how to use a double bar graph by polling other students about their feelings and experiences with pets. They also have the opportunity to think about how pets affect their lives. Students poll their classmates to find...