In this gerbils worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice online interactive quiz about details related to the care and feeding of pet gerbils. Prior knowledge is assumed.

Pupils 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. Pupils draw snakes and complete an activity sheet...

Young scholars discuss the responsibilities of pet ownership. In this animal welfare lesson, students visit selected websites to investigate the attributes of the pit bull. Young scholars also consider the costs and how to care...

In this pet worksheet, students use logic to match pets to their owners.  This one-page worksheet contains 7 problems.  Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.

Students explore pet care. In this pet care lesson, students discuss dogs and cats and read a book about pets. Students invite a veterinarian to class to discuss the topic.

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

Students discuss animal adoption and pet care. In this pet lesson, students listen to the story Before You Were Mine by Maribeth Boelts. They discuss animals body language, feelings, and how to best car for them. 

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

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

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

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

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

Learners identify the responsibilities of being a dog owner. For 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. Learners visit a...

Students identify animal behaviors that are unsafe and react appropriately to the warning signs. In this animal safety lesson, students discuss animal behavior in uncertain situations. Students make flip cards for younger students to...

Students examine pet overpopulation. In this animal welfare instructional activity, students discuss the causes and effects of pet overpopulation. Students color in an animal page and identify the responsibilities of owning a pet.

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.

Pupils explore pet overpopulation.  In this character development lesson, students solve math story problems to determine how many kittens can be produced by one unspayed cat. Pupils discuss the consequences of pet overpopulation...

Students explore the role of pet ownership. In this pet responsibilities lesson, students discuss the responsibilities of pet ownership as well as the costs associated with it. Students discuss methods of adopting dogs.

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

Young scholars discuss the importance of spaying and neutering pets. In 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 discuss proper care of pets. In this animal care instructional activity, students discuss what pets need to be healthy and happy. Students act out roles of pets and owners and create a pet tag. 

Fourth graders explore the responsibilities of pet ownership. In this National Pet Week lesson, 4th graders add up the cost involved in pet ownership as they complete a worksheet activity. Lesson extension suggestions are included.

Students identify ways to handle pet emergencies. In this animal welfare lesson, students create a list of top ten pet emergency planning tips and checklist. Students construct an "Pet Emergency Kit."