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 examine qualities of pet owners. In this animal welfare lesson plan, students discuss the reasons people give up their pets and the problems that pet relinquishment may cause. Students create posters that promote positive pet...

Pupils design informational materials to educate people on the importance of matching a new pet to the family's lifestyle and living arrangements. Students use critical thinking skills to make a decision on the appropriate choice for a...

Students identify the needs of animals. In this animal welfare lesson, students read the article "If This Cat Could Wish" and identify the needs of animals. Students color in a coloring sheet of a cat.

Young scholars examine the benefits of spaying and neutering animals. In this animal welfare instructional activity, students define the terms "spaying" and "neutering." Young scholars listen to a lecture about the benefits of spaying...

Students explore the concept of pet overpopulation. In this animal welfare lesson, students complete and discuss handouts regarding the spaying and neutering of pets to reduce pet overpopulation.

Students identify ways animal shelters prevent pet overpopulation. In this animal welfare lesson, students review facts about pet overpopulation and consult a phone directory for animal welfare listings. Students call and ask questions...

Students identify and list the different types of pets owned by the children in the class. They graph the total number of each type of pet owned. They draw or cut-out a picture of an animal. Using the materials listed above, the children...

Young scholars explore the importance of spaying animals through a song.  In this spaying and neutering lesson, students calculate how animal numbers get larger quickly.  Young scholars recognize the importance of taking good...

Students define and identify both wild and domestic animals as well as mammals and non-mammals. In this animal safety lesson, students distinguish between animals that can carry rabies from those that cannot. Students use stuffed animals...

Students explore basic needs through discovering that pets and people need very similar things. They will play matching games, sing songs, read books, and discuss the needs of people and animals.

Middle schoolers describe how ringworm and roundworm cause diseases in both humans and animals. In this life science activity, students research how these diseases can be transmitted. They create an information brochure to promote public...

Learners participate in a service learning project to benefit the members and animals in their community. In this animal welfare lesson, students review emergency preparedness. Learners discuss animal safety in an emergency. Students...

How are third graders like rabbits? They both live in habitats and require food, water, and shelter to survive! An educational science lesson encourages your learners to think about their own habitats and survival needs, before comparing...

First graders examine the lifestyle of classroom and family pets in their natural habitat. They determine the needs of plants and animals, and how those needs are met. They listen to read alouds, sing songs, and draw using computer based...

We chew with our teeth every day, but how much do we really know about them? Allow Ms. Frizzle to teach your kids a thing or two about teeth. Kids complete a prereading exercise, read the book, and respond to several prompts about the...

Students discuss the importance of spaying and neutering pets. For this animal care lesson, students create a make believe animal shelter. They discuss what happens to animals in the shelter and if no one wants to take them home. 

Students examine household hazards for pets. In this animal welfare lesson, students participate in 3 activities regarding the safety of their pets in their homes.

Students investigate the concept of pet care and cats. In this cat lesson, students discuss responsibilities for pet care and take a cat quiz. Students discuss where to get their cats and how to care for them. Students may visit an...

Students identify the responsibilities of being a dog owner. In this animal welfare lesson, students list ten important items that a dog needs to live and visit a pet store to calculate the total cost of the items. Students visit a local...

Learners explore cats.  In this pet care lesson, students participate in a discussion with a local veterinarian about proper health care for cats. Learners name reasons it is important to protect against pet overpopulation. ...

First graders plan and create a model zoo depicting the natural habitats of animals. Their models include animals and a display of written factual information about the animals. Students present their project by conductig a tour of...

Learners investigate the lives of pets by videotaping them.  In this animal life lesson, students videotape a cat and other pets using school cameras in a computer lab.  Learners review the footage from the cat and other...

Third graders define domesticated animal and wildlife. In this animal instructional activity, 3rd graders cut pictures out of magazines of both types of animals and make two collages with the pictures.